EXCERPT… “Over the past five decades, retailing in urban neighborhoods has hollowed out, leaving most cities and inner-ring suburbs with […]
NEIGHBORHOOD THIRD PLACES. Ray Oldenburg, see sidebar, effectively describes gathering spots that serve as “third places”; places where people relax
ORGANIZING NEIGHBORHOODS. The very first step to organizing a collection of homes, parks and streets that has the potential to
THE MISSION. Educating people is a broad-ranging goal of every city, every neighborhood and every household. Formal schooling for children
THE IDEA OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND URBAN OPEN SYSTEMS. Character neighborhoods have extensive areas and lands devoted to parks and
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. The neighborhood’s physical infrastructure is the most visible and obvious. Whether in established or new neighborhoods, the standard
NEIGHBORHOODS USED TO BE OUR COMMUNITY OF PLACE AND INTEREST. The neighborhood, whether in the suburbs or the city, was
NEIGHBORHOODS MATTER. The first responsibility of every city is to protect the homes and neighborhoods of its citizens. Neighborhood preservation,
CHARACTER NEIGHBORHOODS CARE ABOUT EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY. Society is based on the presumption that we will all abide by
The core asset of every small city and town is its neighborhoods. As the city pursues its vision of being