Topic: Urbanism
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Picturing 10 Urban Qualities Every City Should Have
Wood-framed storefronts, natural-seeming water features, commercial porches and more.
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America's Most Conservative Green Community
Walkability? Check. Car-free zone? Check. Glenn Beck endorsement? Check.
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Urban Wonk
What Our Urban Planning Vocabulary Says About Our Cities
A look at how the words we use have evolved.
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Next Great Idea
Toward the Walkable City
Urban planner Jeff Speck chats with Cities about his latest book.
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Urban Wonk
Why the 'Trick-or-Treat Test' Still Matters
Community designers have this same discussion every year, for good reason.
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Urban Wonk
What Are the 7 Keys to a Strong Community?
Parks, community schools, and other essential elements.
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Architects Dream Up an Urban Moon Bounce for Paris
A design for an inflatable bridge at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
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Urban Wonk
The Christian Case for Cities
In The Space Between, pastor Eric Jacobsen makes a compelling case that the faithful have a special calling to care for our urban spaces.
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This Is What a City Guide Should Look Like
A new website offers tours and information on Washington's urbanism.
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Urban Wonk
What We Talk About When We Talk About Cities
On cities, sustainable placemaking, and the careful use of words.
