by zdehondt | Feb 1, 2018 | Global Urban Study, Placemaking, Public space, retail, Uncategorized, Urban Insights, Urban Research
One of the things that we consistently stress is the need to travel and study varied urban conditions. We believe by studying these conditions that we can inform our projects and extend our experience and specialization beyond our own work. Being able to take an...
by zdehondt | Mar 11, 2013 | Civic Leadership, Global Urban Study, Large-scale Planning, Placemaking, Public space, retail, Streets, Uncategorized, Urban Insights, Urban Research, Walkability and Non-Motorized Systems
Working with the IWB to identify Innovative Strategies for Cities A couple of weeks ago, one of my Archive DS partners, Dorian Moore and I participated as studio advisors for a large multi-team charrette at the Institute Without Boundaries (IWB), located at Toronto’s...
by zdehondt | Feb 5, 2013 | Civic Leadership, Large-scale Planning, Placemaking, Public space, retail, Streets, Uncategorized, Urban Insights, Urban Research, Walkability and Non-Motorized Systems
Parking Planning for Pedestrian Activity Many communities are realizing the need to make their downtowns, districts and neighborhoods more pedestrian-friendly. As they work to achieve this, it is important to recognize the numerous ways that municipalities can...
by zdehondt | Nov 12, 2012 | Placemaking, retail, Streets, Uncategorized
Must we shop? Our capitalistic society is based on consumption. When the economy gets tough we are given tax breaks and told to “go out and spend” to revitalize the economy. Shouldn’t we be saving? During the “boom years” entertainment retail was seen as the...
