Neighborhood Mobility
The Idea of Mobility for Neighborhoods and Neighbors. The concept of the home-based trip has many facets. There are many […]
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recreation
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Design Neighborhoods as if they were Parks.
THE IDEA OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND URBAN OPEN SYSTEMS. Character neighborhoods have extensive areas and lands devoted to parks and
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The Bentway
About The Bentway. The Bentway is a unique and innovative public space that transforms 1.75km [1.05 miles] underneath Toronto’s Gardiner
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City of Orlando’s Livability
Why is this Important? A City’s livability can be compared to the quality of life for its residents. This includes
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Small City Main Street’s Potential.
Character towns have small city and town main streets that leverage vision-driven assets for societal benefits. Think of your children’s
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Main Street Parks and Plazas, Open Air “Third Places”
MAIN STREET “THIRD PLACES” WHERE PEOPLE MEET CASUALLY, IN A PLEASANT SETTING. Downtown parks and plazas are ideal “third places”.
BOOKS
Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time by Jeff Speck
Walkability of cities is an important element of every city’s plans for livability, transportation, recreationand neighborhoods. Walter Kulash and Dan
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The Impact of the Internet on the Shopping Experience
The impact of the internet on the shopping experience has implications for the main streets of small cities and towns
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Design the Town as if it was a Park
Design the Town as if it was a Park. Character towns can be planned just like a park with shelter,
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The City’s Urban Open Space System; Leverage to Unify the City
The City’s Urban Open Space System is the town’s main tool for unifying the community. It is the primary source