An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Urban Culture, Space, Architecture, and Design
A week ago the Better Block project came to the Five Points neighborhood in Denver. Five Points is one of the city’s oldest and most colorful areas—both literally and figuratively. Five Points is a historically black neighborhood. With a vibrant […]
Apparently not, according to Michael E. Smith in a review of the new Oxford Handbook of Cities in World History over at his blog Wide Urban World. Smith argues—rightfully—that cities developed in many areas of Central and South America well […]
Bill Adams identifies ten rules that incorporate some of the original Smart Growth Principles while punching up those that urge greater respect for the character, identity, and established planning processes of an existing community. He also adds a “Bonus” 11th […]