Starting a Village Center in a Greenfield Town
THE VISION is a mixed-use village center in a greenfield community. The idea is to envision a built-out village center […]
CITY PLANNING ARTICLES
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CITY PLANNING ARTICLES
Active Ground Floors: What to do with all that Space on Main St?
THE PURPOSE. Buildings in main street’s “active zone” with ground floor uses and activities that are open for business during
CITY PLANNING ARTICLES
Books, Cars, Coffee and Ice Cream: The Basics.
WHY GO DOWNTOWN? Bikes, books, coffee and cars are enough; but add in shops, restaurants, diners, an occasional sports bar,
BOOKS
The Great Good Places, Cafés, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community by Ray Oldenburg
Ray Oldenburg defined a place that defines a community. “Third place” is a concept that serves small cities and towns