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.
Neighborhood Centers as “Third Places”.
NEIGHBORHOOD THIRD PLACES. Ray Oldenburg, see sidebar, effectively describes gathering spots that serve as “third places”; places where people relax […]
Neighborhood Infrastructure.
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. The neighborhood’s physical infrastructure is the most visible and obvious. Whether in established or new neighborhoods, the standard […]
Neighborhood Mobility
The Idea of Mobility for Neighborhoods and Neighbors. The concept of the home-based trip has many facets. There are many […]
Neighborhood Mobility Audits
The Polk [FL] TPO has conducted a series of Neighborhood Mobility Audits for communities in traditionally underserved areas. Most of […]
NEIGHBORHOOD MOBILITY MASTER PLANS
The City of Fort Lauderdale’s Neighborhood Mobility Plan includes many of the elements discussed by CharacterTowns.org. Neighborhood mobility, internally and […]
Neighborhood Open Space.
NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE. Character towns have neighborhoods that are “complete” with prominent lands devoted to parks and open spaces for […]
Neighborhood Planning
The core asset of every small city and town is its neighborhoods. As the city pursues its vision of being […]
Neighborhood Planning for Small Cities
“Qualify” Neighborhood Associations to Receive City Planning Grants NEIGHBORHOODS MATTER. Small cities and towns are usually dominated by their neighborhoods; […]
Neighborhood Programs to Improve Resident Jobs and Incomes.
THE ECONOMIC ROLE OF NEIGHBORHOODS. Typically, neighborhoods are not associated with the economic well-being of the residents. Whether the neighborhood […]
Neighborhood Schools.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S ROLE IN EDUCATION. The fact that the schools belong to the county or independent school system does not […]
Neighborhood Sidewalks Increase Property Values.
PURPOSE. CharacterTowns.org was curious about the relationship between neighborhood sidewalks and residential property values. As a result. a study was […]
Neighborhood Sidewalks Increase Property Values, 2018
PURPOSE. CharacterTowns.org was curious about the relationship between neighborhood sidewalks and residential property values. To find the answer, a study […]
Neighborhood Sidewalks Increase Property Values, 2018
CharacterTowns.org was curious about the relationship between neighborhood sidewalks and residential property values. To find the answer, a study was […]
Neighborhood Trees and Tree Canopies.
OBJECTIVE. Every neighborhood in America is concerned about increasing its tree canopy for its aesthetic, environmental and real estate value. […]
Neighborhoods are Important City Economic Assets.
A core asset of every character town is its neighborhoods. As the city pursues its vision of being a pleasant […]
Neighborhoods of Learning.
THE MISSION. Educating people is a broad-ranging goal of every city, every neighborhood and every household. Formal schooling for children […]
New Castle, DE, A Quintessential Character Town.
New Castle is an historic, character town located south of Wilmington Delaware between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Founded in 1640, the […]
New Downtown Retail and Restaurant Site Design Factors
The New Active Zone of Shops and Restaurants. Whether you are worried about the new normal, returning to the old […]
New Investments in Blighted Commercial Strips.
Turning Abandoned and Marginally Used Buildings into Successful Business Locations. Blighted Commercial Strips. The proverbial “federal” highway that leads into […]
New Richmond, Ohio; A Quintessential Character Town
CHARACTER. New Richmond is an interesting, pleasant and prosperous place. HISTORY. Founded on the banks of the Ohio River in […]