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.
America Household Demographics and the Housing Market
The composition of the American household, from a macro perspective, drives or should drive the housing market. The composition is […]
Americans Go to the Library More Than Anywhere Else.
New survey data found that library visits outstripped all other activities measured, including going to the movies or museums. Americans […]
Amphitheaters, Entertainment al fresco.
Every park should have an amphitheater, formal or not, big or small; but a place for families to enjoy performances […]
An “All of the Above” Strategy for Affordable Housing.
VISION. An important part of the American’s social contract with its citizens is that everyone can reside in an adequate, […]
An Article from Yahoo Finance. Hyperloop CEO reveals where the revolutionary project is right now.
The world’s first Hyperloop is likely to be built in India and construction will start at the end of next […]
An elevated park on an old railway line. Promenade Plantée
The Promenade Plantée is a linear park spanning 4.7 kilometres built atop a disused railway line in the east of […]
An interview with Thomas Friedman, “Why cities matter in an age of acceleration”.
“If you want to be an optimist, stand on your head. The world looks a lot better from the bottom […]
Announcement from…LSECities
LSE Cities is co-hosting two events during the World Urban Forum Transforming our cities for a better urban future, which […]
APA Great Places in America
APA’s Great Places in America offers a strong foundation for planning any small city or town. City planning can benefit […]
Apple commits $2.5B to combat California housing crisis
Apple on Monday said it will put up $2.5 billion toward easing California’s housing crisis. The sum from Apple eclipses […]
AR6 Synthesis Report
From…The International Panel on Climate Change [IPCC] INTERLAKEN, Switzerland, March 20, 2023 — There are multiple, feasible and effective options […]
Arbor Day Foundation Benefits of Trees
Benefits of Trees. LINK: https://www.arborday.org/trees/benefits.cfm Trees can add value to your home, help cool your home and neighborhood, break the […]
Arlington Public Library Makerspace
Discover and learn to use technology in the second floor’s makerspace area. From sewing and other traditional crafts to cutting-edge […]
Article from The Responsible Hospitality Institute
The Global Cafe Society and Public Space Upgrades. Sociability is how we form and develop relationships. Whether in the home […]
How can blockchain help smart cities?
Conference Paper (PDF Available) December 2016 with 3,666 Reads DOI: 10.1109/HPCC-SmartCity-DSS.2016.0198 Conference: Conference: 14th IEEE International Conference on Smart City […]
Assessing the Global Climate in April 2022
Month tied as the fifth-warmest April on record for the globe The global surface temperature for April 2022 tied with […]
Atlanta BeltLine
The Atlanta Beltline has been a long-time in coming and it has garnered the active support of local, regional, state […]
Attributes of a Social Infrastructure Plan for a Character Town.
The Mission is to Build Communities with Character. The mission of design professionals, developers and city officials who build the […]
Auburndale FL, A Quintessential Character Town
HISTORY. “The town was founded in 1880 by Frank Fuller and originally named Sanatoria for a hotel located here. When […]