by Mark Nickita | Nov 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Alternative Approaches to the Working City This past week I had an opportunity to visit one of the most pleasant small towns in North America, Mackinac Island, where I participated in the annual conference for the Michigan Municipal League. Even though I have traveled...
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 | Dec 1, 2017 | Global Urban Study, Housing, Uncategorized, Urban Insights, Urban Research
Hong Kong Island- view from “the Peak”.- courtesy Archive DS HONG KONG: FORGOTTEN CITY This is the second and concluding part of our post on the Asian urban experience as we understand based on our travels in and study of that part of the world. Our initial post...
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 | Jan 22, 2013 | Civic Leadership, Placemaking, Public space, Uncategorized, Urban Research, Walkability and Non-Motorized Systems
Part of being a true urbanist involves reading up on current and classic thinking in urban development and planning. As part of what we like to do in this space is to provide guidance for those interested in furthering their understanding of urban issues. To that end...