ARTICLES
The Original Articles archives of CharacterTowns.org presents papers that discuss practical and conceptual ideas for designing, building and managing character towns and small cities that are interesting, pleasant and prosperous places for residents, businesses and visitors.
Infrastructure can be Beautiful.
This generational opportunity to rebuild roads, bridges, rail lines, water works, airports, seaports, drainageways and other physical facilities can result […]
Infrastructure Can Be Beautiful
A Photo Essay of Gas Stations on Highways RESPECT. There was a day when design was respected, even for gas […]
Infrastructure Financing: An Article by ULI
Infrastructure financing through private investment is the subject of “Chicago’s Novel Infrastructure Trust”[embeddoc url=”https://www.charactertowns.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/An-Article-Chicago-Infrastructure-Trust.pdf” width=”100%” download=”all” viewer=”google”] presents a creative […]
Infrastructure Funding and Financing
A Comprehensive, Long-Range Municipal Finance Plan. THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET. A large part of the focus of every city administration is […]
Innovation During Crisis: Remote Engagement Methods for the Future of Public Participation
Take advantage of free and popular social media services to easily connect with the community. According to data collected from […]
Institutions are Social Infrastructure.
The Sinews of Small Cities and Towns The Need for Institutions. Institutions embody the values of society and the processes used […]
Institutions, The Sinews of Small Cities and Towns.
The Need for Institutions. Institutions embody the values of society and the processes used to promote civic behavior in a […]
Internet Service Master Plans
Alternative Concepts for Providing Internet Service. Internet Service Master Plans are being developed, or at least explored, by communities across […]
Internet Service Master Plans. Alternative Concepts for Providing Internet Service.
Internet Service Master Plans are being developed, or at least explored, by communities across America. The two system configuration options […]
Involving the Community in Neighborhood Planning
The 2004 ULI/Charles H. Shaw Forum on Urban Community Issues prepared by Deborah L. Myerson The Urban Land Institute, as […]
It Takes A Village To Save A British Pub by Frank Langfitt
Villagers feared without the Packhorse, there would be no place in town for people to gather. So in 2012, John, […]
John Nolen, Landscape Architect and City Planner
The his recent biography of Mr. Nolen, R. Bruce Stephenson describes the importance of Mr. Nolen’s career and his influence […]
Kevin Lynch, Urban Planner.
Kevin Lynch is one of the all-time best contributors to the art and science of city design. The Image of […]
Kirkland WA Neighborhood Safety Program.
NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY PROGRAM OVERVIEW. The Kirkland WA City Council authorized the Neighborhood Safety Program (NSP) in June 2014. The purpose […]
Kunshan Phoenix Cultural Mall
Phoenix Publishing and Media Group (PPMG), the largest media and publishing companies in China, awarded Joel Sanders Architect and FreelandBuck […]
Lake Wales FL, A Quintessential Character Town.
CHARACTER. The City of Lake Wales Florida is located in Polk County and lies among rolling hills on the highest […]