The City Beautiful Movement by William H. Wilson
From CT.org…Like many movements and theories, they are forced into an all or nothing mode; often rejected because “all” is […]
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The Future of Small Cities Institute
It is always a treat to find grassroots organizations devoted to the success of small cities and towns. The Future
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Pittsburgh’s climate-friendly plan for condemned homes
To build a house, you need materials such as bricks, tiles, and shingles. But making those materials uses a lot
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What makes a city attractive?
Is there an “art of making attractive cities”? London-based alternative education group The School of Life (founded by Alain de
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A Quintessential Character Town: Palatka, Florida.
Palatka with its downtown civic buildings, museums, hotel and parks in the midst of its historic and affordable neighborhoods is
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Five Principles of Urban Economics.
Things we know and things we don’t know from Mario Polese, City Journal. CharacterTowns.org came upon this great discussion of
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A conversation with the BlueGreen Alliance’s Jason Walsh
Efforts to slow carbon pollution and limit global warming have the potential to drive job creation in renewable energy, green
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Elevation documentary: how drones will change cities
Elevation is a short documentary by online magazine Dezeen about how drones will transform cities – revolutionizing how people travel,
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What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) – and Tips for Building One
From Zillow Accessory dwelling units or ADUs — those separate living units tucked inside a single family home or sharing