Citizen Urban Planners to Help Shape Our Growing Cities
Since its inception in 2007 the annual international phenomenon ‘Jane’s Walk’ has created an opportunity for people to..
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Density and Neighborhood Form Guided by Made for Walking
In this era of high energy prices, economic uncertainty, and demographic change, an increasing number of Americans are showing an interest..
The World Wants Vancouverism. Shouldn’t Canada?
Vancouver has been remade dramatically, rendered into a thickly vertical city jammed with people and activity. Its combination of high..
Walk Score Ranks the Bikeability of Every Address in 36 Cities
Walk Score came out with its bikeability rankings in the spring, but they were only at the citywide level. If you wanted to plug in your..
Are Urban Environments Best for an Aging Population?
Cities don’t always seem the most old-age friendly of places. Public toilets that few dare venture into; street-lights turned off by..
LivCom Best Cities Focuses on Ireland
Ireland’s County Wicklow, Abbeyleix in County Laois and Moynalty Village in Kells, County Meath are all shortlisted for LivCom Awards..
Placemaking Creates Connections to Place and People
While the majority of the world’s citizens would probably not label themselves as environmentalists, most people do care about having a..
Understanding Where City Residents Prefer to Live
How much does affordability of neighborhood influence your decision about where to live? If home price wasn’t an issue, would you..
Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design Aims to Aid Economic Viability of Rural Areas
Beginning July 1, 2012, the Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design (CIRD) will be a partnership among the National Endowment for the..
The Trust for Public Lands Launches ParkScore
Today, the Trust for Public Lands has launched a rigorous ranking of the top city park systems among the 40 largest U.S. cities. The park..
