Leverage Everything: Strategy for a Successful Main Street
LEVERAGE PUBLIC BUILDINGS. City Hall must be on or near main street to get the full impact of its influence. […]
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sidewalks
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Main Street “Activity Zones”.
New Downtown Retail and Restaurant Site Design Factors. The “Active Zone” of Shops and Restaurants. Whether you are worried about
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Contents – March 2024
CONTENTS – March 2024 Character towns, small and large, help build social cohesion, community connections, civic pride and
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Delivery Robots, Competing with Pedestrians for the Sidewalk.
The time is now for public right-of-way policy. Delivery robots are being tested in many urban settings. Planning for robots
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Contents – February 2024
CONTENTS – February 2024 Character towns, small and large, build social cohesion, community connections, civic pride, hometown spirit and
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Some Cities Are Pushing Back on Sidewalk Robots. Here Are Some Possible Ideas For Peaceful Coexistence
While sidewalk delivery robots promise to help reduce carbon emissions and car traffic on cluttered city streets, not everyone is
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Contents – January 2023
CONTENTS – January 2023 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT IDEAS FOR SMALL CITIES AND TOWNS… Cities, small and large, build
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City Sidewalks
A Limited Resource Needs Management Mobility is the prize…every person should be able to safely get anywhere anytime at a
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Urban Street Design Guide
Sidewalks play a vital role in city life. As conduits for pedestrian movement and access, they enhance connectivity and promote
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Neighborhood Sidewalks Increase Property Values, 2018
CharacterTowns.org was curious about the relationship between neighborhood sidewalks and residential property values. To find the answer, a study was