architecture

Greening the Post-Disaster Response: The Sunshower House in New Orleans, Louisiana

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The Placement of the Automobile in Seattle vs. Phoenix

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Adaptive Re-Use Gone Right in Chicago? CityTarget and Louis Sullivan

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Honolulu Commuters Want Your Input: What are Your Rail Station Must-Haves?

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Playa Coronado, Panama: The Perfect Place For A New Urbanist Community?

There are several characteristics of the town of Playa Coronado, Panama that I noticed while I was there, that may make it the perfect place for a walkable mixed-use New Urbanist community.   The first and most obvious reason, in my opinion, is the gorgeous white and black sand beach. Notice ho... read more »

Playing for Greener Streets in Vancouver, Canada

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Taking Ownership In Unincorporated Communities: South Hill, Washington’s Community Plan

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Towards a New Multi-Modal System of Transportation in the Twin Cities: Minneapolis & Saint Paul, MN

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The Restoration and Renovation of the Historical Casco Viejo, The Old Town, In Panama City, Panama

Recently, many efforts and projects have been undertaken in the overall renovation and restoration of the UNESCO World Heritage site Casco Viejo, or the Old Town section of Panama City, Panama.  Unlike the thriving modern metropolis complete with futuristic highrises and plush condos to the sou... read more »

The People of Vickery Need Your Help!

The people of Vickery, in Forsyth County just north of Atlanta need your help!  You may be familiar with Vickery, a New Urbanism community featuring beautiful, distinctive architecture that architects, students and developers from around the world visit while in Atlanta.  Our communit... read more »