Reconnecting Central Park and Midtown Manhattan
Congestion pricing offers an opportunity to reconnect Midtown to Central Park, currently divided by a wall of traffic and terrible intersections.
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A Placemaking Strategy for Rebuilding and Creating "Village Life" in Delray Beach
Outlining a multi-part placemaking vision and community strategy for Delray Beach in Florida
Corners That Connect People and Places: Eight Cities Where Street Corners Create Social Life
Corners, by definition, connect people. These 8 cities have created some of the most vibrant, interesting corners in the world that make the most of this important role.
How Delray Beach's Atlantic Avenue Can Become the Best Main Street in Florida
Delray Beach in Florida, like many places, sits on the fence between a cherished village-like feel and a culture dominated by cars. Improving Main Street is key to its revitalization.
The Garage Door Invasion Eroding the Historic Village Feel in Delray Beach
Many of Delray's historic neighborhoods are being invaded by garages which reinforce a car culture that we do not want