Paul Hanley gets excited about the worldwide trend towards turning "laneways" - alleys, in U.S.-speak - into great urban spaces.
Hanley sees a trend for "livable laneways" stretching from Vancouver to Melbourne, and fantasizes about revitalizing laneways in Sasketoon.
"Public art and parties seem to be key ingredients in alley makeovers," writes Hanley.
Hanley reviews successful laneways in San Francisco, Seattle and, of course, Vancouver.
"Saskatoon's Broadway area would seem to be an obvious chose for laneway redevelopment, with local businesses and residents in the lead."
FULL STORY: Laneways a resource for livable cities
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Four Cities Making the Most of Alley Spaces
Urbanful examines four cities making the most of scare public spaces by reactivating their alleys with programming and pedestrian-friendly designs.
Forgotten Alley Experiment Provides Route to Vancouver's Green Ambitions
Launched a decade ago, Vancouver's 'country lane' demonstration project proved how the city's back alleys could provide attractive and accessible open spaces. As the city seeks ways to provide more green space, it's time to revisit the experiment.
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
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Southern Californians Survey Trees for Destructive Oak Pest
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Opinion: How Geothermal HVAC Lowers Costs, Improves Grid Resilience
Geothermal heating and cooling systems can reduce energy costs and dramatically improve efficiency.
Tenant Screening: A Billion-Dollar Industry with Little Oversight. What’s Being Done to Protect Renters?
Reports show that the data tenant screening companies use is often riddled with errors and relies on information that has no bearing on whether someone will be a good tenant.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
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