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Building off of recent news about the reduction in driving, US PIRG has a new study out this week that’s garnered a lot of media attention. The study, titled “Our Changing Relationship with Driving and the Implications for America’s Future” has the nifty summary stating, “The Driving Boom—a six decade-long period of steady [...]
A magazine story that I read this week had me thinking of this town with its unique town square configuration (apologies for the photo quality)
This street scene is rich with arcades, outdoor seating and cigars. Name the city and street, por favor.
Today, we feature a guest post from Amanda Graor. She wrote this originally on her blog and I thought it worthy of reposting here, since it ties into a number of posts that NewUrbanismBlog has featured on transportation. Enjoy:
Ever since the Affordable Care Act was passed, there have been people fighting [...]
Today, from the Department of Pet Peeves:
I’m a map geek, and a fan of passenger rail. So, show me some maps of potential rail systems, and it’s like giving a drunk a free case of his favorite booze. Not a pretty sight.
In the last few years, we’ve witnessed a (much-needed) surge of interest [...]
Regular posting will resume soon on more in-depth topics. For today, here’s a photo of Lake Forest, IL.
North of Chicago on the Metra line, the town center of Lake Forest is one of the original shopping centers planned for the car. And yet, it was still an era where public space remained important, and [...]
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This week marks the annual New Partners for Smart Growth conference, which will be held in Kansas City, Missouri. The occasion of this conference, my last two+ years of being away, and some recent visits, have given me time to reflect. Today’s post is the result.
If you’re a Kansas Citian, I hope [...]
In the world of planning today, all the rage is Tactical Urbanism. And rightfully so. Anything that gets people more involved and active in improving their communities is a good thing. More than ever, it’s great to see how people aren’t waiting around for a big plan to make life better today.
Today’s [...]
This week I’m actually sharing two photos, of the same place.
Jamison Square is one of the new public spaces created as part of the Pearl District redevelopment in Portland, OR. On this sunny weekday a few years ago, people are reveling in the splash fountain and the square in general.
Conceived in [...]
The sidewalks of Miami Beach, FL are not just filled with life, but also good instructions on how to create lively, attractive public space. This view along Ocean Drive reveals the *most correct* way to arrange sidewalk seating. In this case, pedestrians have a continuous walkway next to the buildings, so they can see into [...]
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