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Turning Old Gas Stations into Good Urbanism

Aurash Khawarzad looks at three projects that turned crude into gold, as old gas stations are quickly updated into a movie theater, a cafe and a restaurant.

September 25, 2011 - Pattern Cities

"Pop-Up Cafes" Hit New York

New York City has led the way in tactical urbanism for some time, like the pedestrian plaza in Times Square. Now they're encouraging "pop-up cafes", or cafe table seating that takes over excess roadway.

August 7, 2011 - Pattern Cities

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