On the Physical and Mental Benefits of Walkable Cities
Of all forms of exercise and modes of transportation, walking is the most accessible to the majority of Americans, requiring no special equipment, training, or cost. However, pedestrian activity does require space. Over the 20th century, space for pedestrian...
The Car-Centric City: A Hazard for People and for Our Planet
People use cars to get to work. You use them to get to the grocery store, to do your shopping, to visit your friends and family. When they’re such an integral part of your everyday life, it can be hard to imagine life without cars. In fact, many cities are designed...
The Difference Between Green Design And Sustainable Design
Sustainability is not an enemy of development, but it shows us that there’s a path to development without compromising future generations and harming the environment. While construction and architecture industries have adopted more sustainable techniques, it’s...
The Keys to Urban Density: Urban Design and Green Space
A couple weeks ago we talked about the case for urban density and combating urban sprawl. This week, we want to touch on urban density again and focus on its many benefits as well as how to implement it successfully. Urban density serves to bring people together by...
Preparing Communities To Embrace Diversity: Why And How?
You’ve probably heard that our differences makes us stronger, but do you know why? In this blog, we explain why diversity is so important for society and examine demographic trends in the United States, as well as their impact in community planning. Benefits Of...
