Urban Infill

After the Death of Redevelopment, Utilizing the Tools at Hand

In an editorial for The Sacramento Bee, William Fulton outlines the multitude of resources and strategies currently available to assist Californian cities in proceeding with redevelopment.
9 February 2012 - 8:00am
The Sacramento Bee

Density in the Backyard

Vancouver is working to incorporate more density in traditional single-family neighborhoods by allowing additional dwellings in the backyard, adjacent to alleys.
19 September 2011 - 9:00am
Grist

Suburbs Get Taller, But Send Mixed Signals

Chicago's suburbs are growing taller, adding density and height like never before. Blair Kamin argues that these small towns are facing an identity crisis, stuck uncomfortably between city and suburb.
16 February 2010 - 11:00am
Cityscapes (Blair Kamin)

Planning the Paris of the Future

French President Nicolas Sarkozy's call for 'audacious' plans for a Paris of the future has been answered by some of the world's top architects and designers, but some wonder how any of the plans can work within the constraints of the existing city.
3 June 2008 - 11:00am
The Globe & Mail
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