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...
by zdehondt | Jan 9, 2013 | Public space, Uncategorized, Urban Insights
Detroit- Campus Martius- photo courtesy of Ann Delisi’s Essentials This year we want to continue to bring you insights on urban conditions that we believe need to be highlighted. In addition, we will intersperse updates on some interesting and innovative initiatives...
by zdehondt | Oct 8, 2012 | Civic Leadership, Placemaking, Uncategorized, Urban Insights
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 | May 9, 2012 | Streets, Uncategorized
Or: How I Learned to Love the One Story Building One and two story buildings on streetfront- Cleveland, OH. One and two story buildings on streetfront- Cleveland, OH. What to do about our foundering commercial thoroughfares? As the new economy takes shape and we...
