Everyone complains about the design of urban infill. It looks the same. It tastes the same. It smells the same. We should want development that is respectful of the character of the community, but is expressive of who we are as a community now, not 100 years ago.
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What I learned at the National Main Street Conference 2016
Cities are social forms more than built forms. I was reminded about the importance of connecting places for the pedestrian, creating short blocks, activating dead spaces or buildings with limited activity at the street levels and the opportunity represented in side streets and alleys. Making projects led by place and not the project.
Read MoreRevitalizing underutilized space
When cities are struggling psychologically and economically, investment in public spaces may be seen as a non-essential response, but the truth is that even a small investment in quality public space delivers a diverse return to those with the foresight to see its value.
Read MoreOffice Culture
Work culture is the character and personality of your business. It’s what makes your organization unique and is the sum of its values, traditions, beliefs, interactions, behaviors, and attitudes.
Read MoreGreening your environment
Green building design involves finding the balance between building and the sustainable environment. The intent of sustainable design is to create buildings that improve the quality of life for people and the environment we live in.
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