US Households Lag in Access to Frequent, Reliable Public Transit, Report Finds
A new analysis from the Urban Institute highlights that only 10% of American homes are situated within half a mile of public…
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Design quality, built form, materials and public realm.
Studio Weave’s Maida Hill Toilet Block Sparks Public Debate
A new public toilet block in London's Maida Hill, designed by Studio Weave, has drawn diverse reactions from readers, with some praising…
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Studio Weave Unveils Stone Toilet Block in Maida Hill, Westminster
A new public toilet facility, constructed using salvaged stone, has been opened in Maida Hill, North Paddington, Westminster, aiming to enhance public…
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Cincinnati Approves Upzoning for Major Riverfront Revitalisation at The Banks
Cincinnati's planning commission has approved a significant upzoning plan for "The Banks," aiming to transform over eight acres of vacant riverfront land…
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Urban Planning Terms: Density, Public Realm and Transit-Oriented Development
A living glossary for terms that appear again and again in planning and development stories.
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Design Review Should Explain the Street, Not Just the Facade
Good urban design analysis follows edges, entrances, ground floors, daylight, materials and movement.
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How to Read a Major Development Before the Headline
Height, homes, tenure, public space, transport and phasing tell a fuller story than a render.
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The Enduring Impact of Sustained Urban Vision: Lessons from Sinclair Black’s Austin Legacy
A recent reflection from Strong Towns highlights the career of urban designer Sinclair Black, whose decades-long commitment to Austin, Texas, exemplifies a…
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