• This seems like good news: Why are economists anxious?

    Prices for real estate in many cities have recently stalled, The New York Times reports, yet the development boom continues.
    The New York Times recently reported some surprisingly good news for cities in its real estate section, and naturally this makes economists worried. They don't call economics "the dismal science" for nothing. The prices for urban real estate seem to be stalling, but developers continue to build and...Read more

  • Small-scale urbanism revitalizes three neighborhoods

    Stunning historic rehabilitation provides affordable housing in New Orleans.
    Iberville Offsites provides affordable housing for moderate-income families, establishes new standards for green historic preservation, and strengthens a city still climbing back from Hurricane Katrina. The development restored vernacular houses in stunning fashion across three New Orleans...Read more

  • A model for affordable transit-oriented development

    Once a railway coal siding and more recently a full city block of asphalt surface parking, North Philadelphia’s Paseo Verde now provides affordable, high quality, sustainable housing for a range of income levels. The former 1.9 acre brownfield site is adjacent to SEPTA’s Regional Rail Temple...Read more

  • Great idea: Lean Urbanism

    Lean Urbanism seeks to bring common sense back into the planning and development process—because great neighborhoods are built with many hands, often in small increments.
    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