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.
Nine Character Main Streets in Central Florida: Design and Content
Overview of the Towns. Population. Central Florida’s character towns are of a size and age that befits their condition. Their […]
NOAA Annual National Climate Report – September 2022
From CT.org…This report, like all NOAA reports, is chock full of data about temperatures, rainfall and other climate data. Check […]
NOAA will spend $3 billion to fight climate change along the coast.
From CT.org…The 2022 funding cycle just closed, but there are many NOAA grant programs: ck the link below. As an […]
NOAA’s Annual Arctic Report Card
Issued annually since 2006, the Arctic Report Card is a timely and peer-reviewed source for clear, reliable and concise environmental […]
NOAA’s Updated U.S. Climate Data Will Establish “New Normal”
“NOAA will soon release a much-anticipated update of U.S. climate data for placing recent weather conditions—such as heat waves and […]
Not just speed: 7 incredible things you can do with 5G
The next generation of wireless tech is more than just a boost for your phone. Think self-driving cars, telemedicine and […]
Nothing captures a small town’s character, soul and past like its museum
CharacterTowns.org has long said that local history museums are one of the central assets of every small city and town. […]
Ocean Health Index
A healthy ocean sustainably delivers a range of benefits to people now and in the future. The Ocean Health Index […]
Olmsted Studio
Designing an American Landscape Olmsted Studio Designing an American Landscape is found in Boston. Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized […]
Organizing Neighborhoods
ORGANIZING NEIGHBORHOODS. The very first step to organizing a collection of homes, parks and streets that has the potential to […]
Orlando City Commons Concept Plan
In 2013, the City of Orlando was completing the Dr. Philips Center in Downtown. The initial idea depended on a […]
Overlooked No More: Louise Blanchard Bethune, Who Changed the Face of Buffalo.
From the NY Times Louise Blanchard Bethune is widely considered to have been the first American woman to become a […]
Paris Mayor: It’s Time for a ’15-Minute City’
In her re-election campaign, Mayor Anne Hidalgo says that every Paris resident should be able to meet their essential needs […]
Paris wants to become a ‘15-minute city’
“For years Paris has been an exemplary city in terms of mobility policies. Initiatives in favor of pedestrianization and public […]
Paris wants to become a ‘15 minute city’
Author | M. Martínez Euklidiadas “For years Paris has been an exemplary city in terms of mobility policies. Initiatives in […]
Parks, Plazas, Trails and Open Spaces
Citywide Amenities and Connectors The Idea of an “Urban Open Space” System. Character towns have extensive areas and lands devoted […]
Partnering for Patrons: Free Rides & Admissions to Civic Venues
Partnering for patrons in small cities and towns is a way to increase ridership in under-utilized buses and to increase […]
Paul Davidoff, 1930-1984.
Professor Davidoff was an advocacy planner pursuing zoning and approaches that favored people of all classes and incomes. A practitioner […]
PEARL/BROADWAY CULTURAL CORRIDOR
GOOD TIMES ARE ALWAYS BREWING Head to the river. The northern reach, that is. Leisurely stroll down the River Walk’s […]