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
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Starting with Sidewalks is the Key to Creating the Social Life We Want
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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
A "Porch" on Every Building: How Bringing the Inside Out Creates Vibrant Communities
The way to make a building come alive is to activate its ground floor - the place where it makes contact with community life.
Creating the Streets and Sidewalks We Love - Shifting Our Focus From Cars to People
Paradigm-shattering change will happen when streets, sidewalks and intersections are transformed into community gathering spots through the simple act of giving human beings priority over motor vehicles.