• A new model for continuing care

    As Baby Boomers enter the market for retirement communities, they are demanding different models from the typical facilities of today, where the most prominent public feature is often a parking lot behind a gated entry. Some continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) are experimenting with...Read more

  • Breaking down scale to fit context

    The requirements challenged the architect to design a large 8-story building that is harmonious with much smaller scale neighbors.
    Avec on H Street in Washington DC is a transit-oriented development with 420 units (32 affordable) and 54,000 square feet of retail on three acres, completed in 2020. It is located in the urban core of the city. This 8-story building is a redevelopment of a former strip mall and parking lot on the...Read more

  • Bike commuting and the 15-minute city

    Bicycling is important to the 15-minute city, because it extends the range of human-powered transportation to about three miles in that time frame. This range is especially helpful in getting to work. A recent report by Bike Advisor shows that the top 10 US cities for bicycle commuting are mostly...Read more

  • The impact of in-city highways

    Dhiru Thadani drew the above cartoon image on the impact of in-city highways, which is a timely topic this week. On Tuesday, June 1, CNU is set to release its biennial report Freeways Without Futures , offering a list of 15 highways most in need of transformation nationwide. In-city freeway...Read more