Topic: Public Space
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How the Highway Killed Washington's Waterfront
And how the city plans to bring it back to life.
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L.A. Wants to Turn Its Concrete 'River' Into a Real River
But bureaucratic snares and funding mishaps have jeopardized the process.
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The Dynamic Potential of Urbanism Without Effort
Before applying any prescription, we need to first isolate spontaneous and latent examples of successful urban land use.
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16 Rules for 'Smarter' Smart Growth
It’s time to update the so-called 1990's-era "ten principles" that emphasize compact development, transportation choices, and so on.
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Videos
The Calgary Park That's United Historic Preservationists and Parkour Athletes
The city wants to renovate Century Gardens Park, but two unlikely groups are fighting to save it.
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BIG's Newest Park Is Modelled After ... a City
The gigantic French green space is being billed as a "metropolis of retail, culture, and leisure."
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Paris's Newest Lawnmowers Are ... A Flock of Black Sheep
It's all part of the city's new "eco-grazing" effort.
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Contests
Urbanist Bracket Challenge: Final Four
Only one round left...
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Despite Austerity, Athens Completely Revamps Its Downtown
Tramlines! Bike paths! Trees! The plans could turn an area of shabby charisma into one of real, walkable charm.
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Eyesore Solution of the Day: Vegetation Decorations for Construction Fences
Planters cover up offensive projects.
