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Public Square
December 6, 2021
Robert Steuteville, Congress for the New Urbanism
An architect makes the case for little cottages, grouped in a village form, as a way to address homelessness.
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November 8, 2021
Street trees have many benefits, but their climate impact is becoming more important all the time.
October 19, 2021
The unsung alley has the potential to create an intimate American urbanism, it just needs a little attention from urban designers.
September 20, 2021
Supporting walkable communities relates to leadership, urban governance, sustainable development, and planning opportunities. Physical design—the architecture of community—doesn’t come close to solving all problems. But it is the cornerstone of a lasting legacy that political leaders may bestow on a municipality.
August 24, 2021
We shape our cities and then they shape us.
July 27, 2021
As Baby Boomers enter the market for retirement communities, they are demanding different models from the typical facilities of today, where the most prominent public feature is often a parking lot behind a gated entry.
June 29, 2021
One clear lesson from the pandemic: Experimentation with streets may yield tremendous benefits with less downside than previously thought.
May 14, 2021
Trilith in Fayetteville, Georgia, is built around the idea that well-designed public space contributes to individual happiness and community well-being.
April 13, 2021
In his latest article, Robert Steuteville with the Congress for the New Urbanism writes how “cute townhomes” could help fill the “missing middle” housing need in cities that have walkable neighborhoods.
March 15, 2021
The character of Georgia Avenue, a historic Atlanta main street, was preserved while injecting new life into a neglected neighborhood.
January 26, 2021
The subject of walkability is getting political attention, thanks to a catchy phrase.
December 11, 2020
Market and demographic trends could lead to revival of smaller American communities, according to a NAR report.
November 16, 2020
Cities and towns are facing a new reality, according to one of the founders of the Congress for the New Urbanism. This calls for new designs that violate some of the long-held design doctrines of New Urbanism—but have the same social intention.
October 19, 2020
Memphis, Tennessee, shows the benefits of having community investment and social infrastructure, supported by philanthropy and institutions, in place during a pandemic.
September 21, 2020
Cities are encouraging small manufacturing to promote inclusive economic development and livable wages in downtowns and main streets.