A short case study in Lean Urbanism, compliments of Victoria Beach, Manitoba.
"Lean Urbanism is halfway between Tactical Urbanism and Smart Growth / New Urbanism. Its tools work around onerous financial, bureaucratic, and regulatory processes. Victoria Beach has a few insights to share about each of (its pillars):"
- Lean Building
- Lean Development
- Lean Business
- Lean Green
- Lean Regulation
- Lean Infrastructure
- Lean Education
Hazel Borys goes on to use Victoria Beach, Manitoba, to illustrate each of these points in action.
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University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
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