by zdehondt | Nov 27, 2012 | Global Urban Study, Placemaking, Streets, Uncategorized, Urban Insights, Walkability and Non-Motorized Systems
The study of urban spaces has a long established history. Urban cultural critic, Louis Mumford studied spaces as they related to the function of urban life. Renowned urban researcher William Whyte studied the way the design of spaces affected human behavior....
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...
by zdehondt | Oct 29, 2012 | Global Urban Study, Large-scale Planning, Placemaking, Streets, Uncategorized, Urban Research
Globalization and Its Effect on Urban Design- Part 2 An auto-dominated economic and social strategy has had profound effects on our built environment. This post examines the relationship between the city and the car. We will examine the historical influence that...
