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...
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 | Aug 20, 2012 | Uncategorized, Urban Research
As we ponder the fate of post-industrial cities such as Detroit, Cleveland, and Baltimore, it is important to enhance our knowledge base on urbanism. The more we know about the urban world around us, the better we will be at critically assessing new re-development...
by zdehondt | Jun 14, 2012 | Uncategorized, Walkability and Non-Motorized Systems
The Non-Motorized plan featuring routes and destinations In order for our post-industrial cities to restore their past glories they must embrace their existing conditions. Rather than envying what other cities may have they must become Cities of Opportunity. The City...