Lean Urbanism: A Century-Old Practice?

A short case study in Lean Urbanism, compliments of Victoria Beach, Manitoba.

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August 19, 2014, 11:00 AM PDT

"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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Monday, August 18, 2014 in PlaceShakers

Architecture Community / Economic Development Energy Environment Government / Politics Housing Infrastructure Land Use Landscape Architecture Social / Demographics Technology Transportation Urban Development World Hazel Borys Lean Urbanism Victoria Beach View More

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I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

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