Philip Langdon

Philip Langdon writes on design and community from New Haven, Connecticut. His most recent book is Within Walking Distance: Creating Livable Communities for All.

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Neighborhoods are key to sustainable future

A review of Douglas Farr’s Sustainable Nation: Urban Design Patterns for the Future
PHILIP LANGDONJUN. 12, 2018
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Yes, you CAN finance mixed-use development

After many decades of financial bias in favor of single-use buildings, the pendulum has begun to move back toward mixed-use and its superior convenience.
PHILIP LANGDONJUL. 31, 2017

The Architecture of Community

By Léon Krier, edited by Dhiru A. Thadani and Peter J. Hetzel
If you’ve never read Léon Krier, you’ve missed a tremendous pleasure.

PHILIP LANGDONJUN. 1, 2009