Stern challenged a modernist establishment in the 1970s and 1980s, building a solid portfolio of work that would firmly establish the idea of ‘modern traditionalism.’
How suburban life quietly redefined everything we buy, use, and throw away.
There are always good reasons for not doing the right thing.
America is aging. Let's make places worth aging in.
Features
Streets Five scenarios that make street transformation possible
Why street design has not kept pace with automotive safety improvements, and what you can do about it.
Transit, TOD Ten steps toward autonomous urbanism
Here's a playbook for municipal leaders and citizens on the road to smart city technology.
Better Cities & Towns Archive
Clarification
A December 2009 report on Pier Village, a successful redevelopment in Long Branch, New Jersey, omitted mention of Dean Marchetto Architects of...
New Urbanism: it’s not just another pretty face Peter Calthorpe
As Mayor Norquist said so eloquently at our recent Board meeting, “New Urbanism ought to be orthodoxy in five years.” While that may be an ambitious...
New Urbanism’s ace in the hole
A well-designed public realm has potential to boost
property values and tax revenues.
n suburbia, where the public realm serves automobiles rather...
Liveable Communities: An Evaluation Guide was recently released
Liveable Communities: An Evaluation Guide was recently released by The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to help senior citizens...
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