Vibrant downtowns define character towns. People seem to enjoy life in certain small town downtowns and special places with bigger […]
The city’s form and function is based on sustainability theory tells us to balance and cross-leverage the social, economic and
Systems Thinking is a learned skill. Systems thinking and creative thinking are the yin and yang of thoughtfulness; apparently conflicting
Futurism based on conventional thinking finds an uncomfortable home in Professor Fuller’s book. Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth is another “oldie
10 best small towns provides insight into what traits are important to a character town. “Livability.com explores what makes small-to-medium
Population origins make a difference. Shaping Our Nations by Michael Barone tells the story of several mass migrations and imigrations that
The City’s Form and Function essay in 2014 presented the form and function of a character town in light of
The City in History [1961] provides the basis for modern city planning. It is one of the ‘oldies but goodies’
APA’s Great Places in America offers a strong foundation for planning any small city or town. City planning can benefit
The Birth of City Planning [2003] by Jon A. Peterson is an interesting take on the American planning profession. He recounts its