A great article by Noah Friedman and Kristen Hall that touches on the needs of modern cities. Read the artice by clickin the link below … 1. Increased Mobility 2. Focused Intensity 3. Pedestrian Focused 4. Well-Loved Public Places 5. Social Vibrancy As we become a planet … Continue reading 5 Steps to Creating High-Performance Communities
This is an excellent read and video. We all know policy changes and planning can only take us so far. In order to effect change, there must be a reward or consequence. Whatron School – University of Pennsylvania 2/9/2016 As urban areas become more congested, and concerns … Continue reading Why Better Urban Planning Won’t Reduce Traffic — but Taxes Will
Miami is not the only place in the world where we see investors searching for high grounds. As sea-levels continue to rise, there will be a push to develop previously undesirable areas, be it small neighborhoods or cites further inland. It is imperative that we … Continue reading Taking the High Ground—and Developing It
Planning to encourage and influence healthier behavior! What a novel idea … Can urban planning make people healthier? Last week, the U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS) announced the launch of ten “healthy new towns” across England. These towns, which will contain 76,000 new homes and … Continue reading England’s Healthy Living Communities Will Use Urban Planning To Encourage Healthier Lifestyles
I came across this great report while working on a grant for a pop-up-park. The report helped me convey what I was looking to do to others in the office, as well as provided me with examples of other places that have been implementing similar … Continue reading Tactical URBANISM
After the attacks in Paris on 11/13/2015, many people have come to call for the US to restrict refugees from coming to America. A number of state governors are pandering to calls. More than a dozen US states say Syrian refugees are no longer welcome … Continue reading Refugees are Human Beings!
Millennials are seen as the technology generation. It is new tech that will push the envelope and continue to create new ways to interact and cooperate. It is amazing that something like a Lego can bridge a gap and help encourage interaction between Planners and the community. This takes planning to a … Continue reading Using Legos as a Legitimate Urban Planning Tool
This is a great article about what is being done to address homelessness. Salt Lake City has really taken the lead! Other cities and regions need to look at what seems to be working. It’s a shame we don’t have this cooperation in Miami. “This … Continue reading ‘Monumental’ plan aims to prevent homelessness
Interesting article about Millennials and our affect on our world! Freemark of The Transport Politic notes that some “hopeful commentators” are banking on today’s millennials (those between ages 18 to 34 in 2015) who have shown a greater inclination for transit usage, biking, and living in cities than preceding … Continue reading Millennials Can’t Change U.S. Driving Habits Alone
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