Montclair is a city in the “Inland Empire” of California, built entirely since the second half of the 20th Century, so largely sprawling in its built form. It is also more than two-thirds Latino. The City was connected to commuter rail with the...
The impact of urbanism on day-to-day life may be the strongest argument for change.
Let the ride begin: An image shows how West Palm Beach is a different place three decades after a master plan and code.
Esmeralda Land Company has options on a former lumber mill in Cloverdale, with plans for an educational and cultural community.
A Necessary Response: The Climate Action Handbook for Urbanists is an impassioned and technically useful guide to taking action at the community level.
The Painted Babies show how well-designed micro-homes can make a statement at the right price.
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Streets Five scenarios that make street transformation possible
Why street design has not kept pace with automotive safety improvements, and what you can do about it.
Transit, TOD Ten steps toward autonomous urbanism
Here's a playbook for municipal leaders and citizens on the road to smart city technology.
Better Cities & Towns Archive
Separation anxiety: developers, associations and the “oops” factor
As a young associate in the real estate department of a large law firm, I was taught that the job of the developer’s attorney, first and foremost, is...
Developer gets tax credits for Baltimore historic reuse
Richard Florida is fond of saying that historic buildings are irreplaceable treasures for cities and towns, but sometimes turning them into new uses...
Lerner Enterprises has thrown a wrench into plans
Lerner Enterprises has thrown a wrench into plans by Fairfax County to add hundreds of small condominium units to part of Tysons Corner, a northern...
McCormack Baron Salazar a St Louis-based developer with a national reputation for urban infill is pa
McCormack Baron Salazar, a St. Louis-based developer with a national reputation for urban infill, is partnering with Metro, which operates transit...
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