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In the end, it’s all about leadership
Nothing Great Was Ever Achieved Without Enthusiasm – Ralph Waldo Emerson It might seem a bit odd to start a blog with the punchline, but for those who know me know I like to keep my eye on the prize...
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Walkable urbanism lands jobs
Charlotte, North Carolina has long been an aggressive suitor of jobs from all over the country. They are supported by an arsenal of tools, largely financial handouts, to incentivize jobs to take up...
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A Tale of Two Bridges
I recently had lunch with a friend of mine in St. Louis who shared the story of their vacation at Folly Beach near Charleston, South Carolina. On their trip they crossed two very similar cable-stayed...
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Why the debate about widening I-77 in Charlotte is not answering the right...
Image Credit: http://www.charlottefive.com As an urban planner with a national practice I am frequently asked by friends and colleagues for an opinion on the Interstate 77 toll lane discussion. I’ve...
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The Golden Triangle of Great Urbanism
If there is one important technique to understand when it comes to great urbanism, it’s the golden triangle. This condition, when properly configured, cuts across all cultures and architectural...
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Six ways to turn SouthPark into a great urban neighborhood
Density does not equate to good urbanism. Density is a necessary ingredient, but raw density of jobs, housing, or retail does not create a great street much less a great place. Downtown Atlanta is a...
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Is the bell tolling for the parked car?
Laura Ingalls Wilder traveling in the covered wagon – Image Source: pcraig.iweb.bsu.edu/LIW/childhood.htmlWhen our children are in the third grade we read the Little House series of books with them, in...
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Take the pledge in 2016 – end minimum parking standards
Raise your right hand and repeat after me – “I will work to reduce the negative impacts of the car on our cities and towns, beginning with the elimination of minimum parking standards.” For years,...
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