The new book The Well-Tempered City explores solutions to a plethora of cities’ 21st century challenges. But one solution stands out: How citizens are included in the discussions about change. What can make a person yearn for parking lots one minute and walkable, sustainable cities the next? We discuss.
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Two-way streets are returning to American downtowns. We find out why.
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Our Let’s Explore series explores a notable place from an urban design perspective. In this installment, we visit the charming Putnam Plaza in Petaluma, a small town 60 miles north of San Francisco.
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What constitutes beauty? The Most Beautiful Villages in France organization says it has the answer. We look at the scheme’s criteria of beauty and ask: Could there be a Most Beautiful Villages of America award?
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From the ticky tacky homes of Daly City to the Penny Lane bus terminus, for decades songs have been written about the built environment and its connection to happiness. Here are 5 of the best. Can you think of any others?
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