Strong Towns: London should design public space around use, not objects
A new Strong Towns article argues that public projects start with benches, trees and lighting instead of how people will actually use…
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Temporary Third Spaces Emerge as Pop-Up Parks in Vacant Urban Land
A vacant building's terrace in Arlington, Virginia, has been transformed into a temporary pop-up park, offering a potential model for cities seeking…
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Strong Towns: Rethinking Urban Success Beyond Completion
The Strong Towns philosophy challenges the conventional obsession with finishing projects, advocating instead for continuous participation and incremental improvement in building prosperous…
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US Cities See “Stickiest” Downtowns Due to Visit Frequency and Duration
A new report from Gensler identifies ten US cities whose downtowns are most successful at drawing residents back, based on the frequency…
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Cities Risk Becoming “Urban Playgrounds” Without Residents, Warns Strong Towns
An analysis by Strong Towns argues that many city centers are prioritizing transient experiences over genuine neighbourhood life, leading to a lack…
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