• Great idea: The polycentric region

    Market and local government support for new urbanist values is rising and that is changing the planning mindset in many regions.
    In celebration of the 25th Congress for the New Urbanism , Public Square is running the series 25 Great Ideas of the New Urbanism. These ideas have been shaped by new urbanists and continue to influence cities, towns, and suburbs. The series is meant to inspire and challenge those working toward...Read more
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    Great Idea: Context-based street design

    Building thoroughfares as places of beauty and social interaction requires a context-based approach to design.
    In celebration of the 25th Congress for the New Urbanism , Public Square is running the series 25 Great Ideas of the New Urbanism. These ideas have been shaped by new urbanists and continue to influence cities, towns, and suburbs. The series is meant to inspire and challenge those working toward...Read more
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    Great idea: The public realm

    More and more people are appreciating that architecture and urban design of streets and public spaces have the power to connect, engage, and inspire all of us.
    In celebration of the 25th Congress for the New Urbanism , Public Square is running the series 25 Great Ideas of the New Urbanism. These ideas have been shaped by new urbanists and continue to influence cities, towns, and suburbs. The series is meant to inspire and challenge those working toward...Read more

  • Great idea: Rethinking parking

    From coast to coast and in middle America, more sensible parking policies are taking hold and may be the quickest path to urban revitalization.
    In celebration of the 25th Congress for the New Urbanism , Public Square is running the series 25 Great Ideas of the New Urbanism. These ideas have been shaped by new urbanists and continue to influence cities, towns, and suburbs. The series is meant to inspire and challenge those working toward...Read more