urbanism
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Let's make urban revitalization greener, greater, and more inclusive
Improving the environment, economy, and social equity in distressed neighborhoods is possible if the right players are involved.
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Alex Steffen on carbon-free cities [VIDEO]
I hope that everyone will watch this short, excellent presentation on the promise of sustainable cities from Alex Steffen, proprietor of the late, lamented Worldchanging and all-around smart dude.
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Seeing cities as the environmental solution, not the problem
The best way to save wilderness is through strong, compact, beautiful communities that are more urban and do not encroach on places of natural value.
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The end of Borders and the importance of 'third places' in the city
The liquidation of Borders bookstores in cities raises the question of how to preserve the social value of spaces that are now prime real estate.
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Urban acupuncture for a healthier city
Small-scale green spaces -- not huge, expensive projects -- are a good way to heal our cities.
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Jane Jacobs on neighborhoods, placemaking, and active living [VIDEO]
The celebrated urban planner's ideas are still highly relevant to today's thinking about communities and sustainability.
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More density equals less driving: just an urban legend?
The National Household Transportation Survey suggests that only the steepest increases in density lead to reduced car usage.
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Remembrance of cities past: spectacular photos of the way we lived
Photographer Burton Holmes created gorgeous photographs that documented urban life before the rise of the automobile. Could they help us to recapture some of what we have lost?
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Five provocative ways to think about cities and neighborhoods
Want to be more mindful of your city? Here are some great suggestions on how to make that happen.