Streets frame the town; the “main drag” establishes its character
Vision. Cities are defined in part by their roadways. Most small cities and towns have a framework of four to […]
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importance
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Great Neighborhoods: A Commitment to Primacy
A core asset of every town is its neighborhoods. As the city pursues its vision of being an interesting, pleasant
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“TRIUMPH OF THE CITY, How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier and Happier” by Edward Glaeser
Summary. Mr. Glaeser is an unabashed advocate of the importance of cities. This doesn’t mean he approves of the current
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John Nolen, Landscape Architect and City Planner
The his recent biography of Mr. Nolen, R. Bruce Stephenson describes the importance of Mr. Nolen’s career and his influence
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AIF Florida Water Forum 2021
The 11th Annual Florida Water Forum will be held September 30 – October 1 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
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The Importance of High Schools
In the early decades of the 20th century, a nationwide movement formed around high school education…who knew there was a
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Urban Sociology: A Human Ecological Perspective by William A. Schwab
Importance. The social realm of sustainability is the most neglected by urban and city planners. Sociology is the profession to
Herman Kahn
Futurist “Herman Kahn was a founder of the Hudson Institute and one of the preeminent futurists of the latter part