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Walkable Streets: Considering Common Issues

Generalist Geoff Dyer delivers his walkability design tactics magnum opus on PlaceShakers. His years of practical experience are conveniently condensed for your consumption.

Mar 11, 2013 PlaceShakers

For Affordable Housing, Stay Away from Boulevards

New findings published by Trulia, the real estate website, show the connection between home values and road names. "Boulevard" carries the most cache, and "street" the least, reports Lew Sichelman.

Jan 3, 2013 Chicago Tribune

The Boulevard Makes its Comeback Along Toronto’s Waterfront

“Despite long ago having fallen from favour among North American city planners and traffic engineers, the multi-lane, multi-use, tree-lined avenue will soon return to our fair burg,” writes Christopher Hume.

Nov 24, 2012 The Star

What's the Difference Between a Strip Mall and Paris?

Geoff Dyer points out why the difference between the typical strip mall and the multi-way boulevard may be more subtle than you think.

Jun 8, 2012 PlaceShakers