Urbanism&Design: Chinese Urban Model, 3 Dead Freeways, Parkour's Urban Allure, Beyond High Line
URBANISM & DESIGN |
China's Urban Model Should Stop Following LA Guardian UK
China's urbanisation is the biggest and fastest social movement in human history, but it involves unsustainably sprawling cities Read On |
Twin Cities Daily Planet
We've been down this road before. Urban freeways impact their neighborhoods through noise, pollution, and by creating barriers to biking, walking, and local trips. Read On |
Parkour's Allure in Urban Environments Missoulian
Luke Albrecht doesn't see the walkway around the Betty Brinn Children's Museum in downtown Milwaukee like others do. Read On |
Taking Public Space Beyond the High Line Next City
Ever since the High Line opened its first section to the public in 2009, this converted rail line in New York's Chelsea neighborhood has inspired other cities to look at their own obsolete infrastructure in a new light. Read On |
Helm of the Public Realm
This past Thursday the Tampa Downtown Partnership hosted their 27th Annual Meeting and Luncheon for board members, officers, members, and the general public. Read On |
Transport for London Ruminating on New Chelsea Stadium Guardian UK
Fresh reports that Chelsea FC might relocate to a site within the proposed Earls Court redevelopment area have been downplayed but highlight questions about the price Transport for London might be able to extract for public land Read On |
Pictures: Amazing Stairways Part 2 Price Tags
This week, selected stairways from around the world: Read On |
Arvada Old Town Development Site Gets Team Denver Post
The Arvada Urban Renewal Authority, the City of Arvada and the Regional Transportation District are pleased to announce the selection of Trammell Crow Company, led by Bill Mosher, as the preferred development team to begin negotiations for the master development of the Arvada Olde Town transit oriented development site. Read On |