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Is There a Perfect Density?

This post offers a critique of claims that there is an ideal, "Goldilocks density."

August 14, 2017 - Michael Lewyn

Dusk High Rises

Designing the Shadow-less Skyscraper

Architects at NBBJ in London have designed a building—two buildings rather—that work together to cancel out the shadows they cast.

March 28, 2015 - Wired

Dusk High Rises

The Sunlight Myth

Tall buildings and sunlight can amicably coexist- sometimes.

April 29, 2014 - Michael Lewyn

The "Vertical Sprawl" Myth

Opponents of high- and mid-rise development often use the term "vertical sprawl." But in fact there is little similarity between high-rise infill and suburban sprawl: the major arguments against one do not apply to the other.

April 4, 2013 - Michael Lewyn

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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.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.