A relatively small number of locations account for a large share of pedestrian mortality; we know what to do, so let's do something about it.
The most-read pieces in Public Square: A CNU Journal say a lot about the topics capturing the attention of urbanists today. These include retrofitting suburbs, a proposed new city, density, fighting loneliness, turning a mall into a town center, and...
An analysis of the Miami 21 zoning code, a bold policy move that bets on urbanism, shows that its focus on walkability drives higher demand for neighborhood living.
In other housing news, Oregon’s new model code, a village of tiny homes for the formerly homeless in Austin, and urban cohousing near Chicago.
A 360-acre traditional neighborhood development sets new pattern for growth in Columbus, Georgia.
A postcard sketch competition asked Urban Guild members to draw some ideas in a few minutes during an evening gathering at the Guild Summit in Chattanooga in late October. The members include architects, urban designers, and other urbanists.
Features
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
No frills New Urbanism
A Texas project is selling a lot of homes at an affordable price, while maintaining the essence of the New Urbanism.
Before breaking ground on...
New urbanist projects post solid sales
Sales have picked up in traditional neighborhood developments (TNDs) in the last two years, according to an analysis by John Schleimer of Market...
Downtown development yields stronger fiscal returns
Three developments were studied in the Nashville area: New urban infill and greenfield neighborhoods and a 1990s conventional suburban development....
New urbanist designer and writer Jeff Speck has
New urbanist designer and writer Jeff Speck has been named director of design for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), with responsibility for...
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