Houston Tomorrow
Research and discussion for citizens and decision makers
Topic – Urban Design
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Denver pedestrians promote walking
Physical space matters
Several individuals are reinvigorating walkability in Denver, and are conscious of the build environment's impact.
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‘Shared Space’ challenges the sidewalk standard
Reduces the dominance of cars
Shared Space streets can reduce the dominance of cars by getting people and vehicles to share the road space
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NYC Health Commissioner says urban design vital for public health
Thomas Farley
NYC's Health Commissioner Thomas Farley said urban design is a vital component of effective public health policy during a November transportation summit.
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High Density Development: Sustainable Growth Strategy
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Distinguished Speaker Series: Emily Talen, Ph.D., author of Urban Design Reclaimed
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Transit-oriented cities are key to solving climate change
Must "roll back" sprawl
Cities must become walkable and transit-oriented while restoring nature and nearby farmlands, using tools such as transfers of development rights.
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Green urban design, between the lines
Europe's grassy tramways
Design blog inhabitat looks at the way that some European cities have designed their public tram lines as lush greenways,…
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Commentary
David Crossley
Is the City of Houston shrinking?
Richard Florida
The limits of density
Kaid Benfield
New housing forecast mostly good for walkable communities
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