Study Ranks U.S. Cities by 15-Minute City Potential
2021年8月16日 · Step aside, New York and Los Angeles. According to a newly published study by moveBuddha, mid-size American cities of 250,000 to 750,000 residents dominated the rankings of the top 25 future 15-minute cities in the United States, with a few large cities known for engaging in urban planning on the neighborhood level, for instance Chicago and ...
How Copenhagen is Leading the World in Sustainability
2024年2月23日 · The core of the sustainable transit movement in Copenhagen is cycling. The city is home to more bicycles than automobiles, which has compelled leaders to embrace cycling as a sustainable transportation solution. Since the early 2000s, city officials have worked to support cycling through a number of initiatives that have expanded bike lanes ...
Urbanism 101: What is a Sponge City? - The Urbanist
2023年2月8日 · The term “Sponge City” first arose in China, in a number of coordinated projects approved by the central government. A Sponge City is one that relies on the installation of additional green areas and replaces concrete with permeable surfaces. These surfaces absorb water during times of rainfall. Then, when hot weather predominates, the ...
Let’s Talk About Lane Width - The Urbanist
2015年9月28日 · The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) recommends a default of 10-foot lanes. “Lane widths of 10 feet are appropriate in urban areas and have a positive impact on a street’s safety without impacting traffic operations. For designated truck or transit routes, one travel lane of 11 feet may be used in each direction.
Visualizing Compatible Density - The Urbanist
2017年5月4日 · As author Julie Campoli noted in her 2007 book, Visualizing Density, people tend to overestimate the density of monotonous, amenity-poor developments and underestimate the density of well-designed, attractive projects, thereby reinforcing negative stereotypes. This article shows examples of various densities in Washington State communities and ...
Urbanism 101: Hostile Architecture - The Urbanist
2023年12月11日 · Hostile architecture, also known as unpleasant or exclusionary architecture, or defensive urban design, is a type of design which “uses elements of the built environment to guide or restrict behavior,” particularly relating to elements that are intended to stop people from doing something. It is usually used for preventing damage to ...
Transportation - The Urbanist
6 天之前 · Op-Ed: Recognizing Nondrivers Can Spur a Revolution in Transportation and Housing. Anna Zivarts (Guest Contributor) - September 29, 2024. Nondrivers are more than a quarter of the population, but often an afterthought in policy discussions. Recognizing their needs, as the national Week Without Driving challenge strives to promote, can help ...
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Amtrak - The Urbanist
2024年10月11日 · Mary Paterson, Meghan Anderson and Arvia Morris (Guest Contributor) - April 12, 2024. WSDOT is mulling boosting Amtrak Cascades service to 16 daily runs, but none of its options tackle the speed and reliability improvements to truly unlock the corridor's potential. A survey open through April 18 is an opportunity to push in that direction.