The Intrepid Staff

<p>Natural drainage techniques reduced engineering costs in one South Carolina case study by 31 percent over conventional methods. New Urbanists are searching for ways to make this the norm.</p>

<p>From city, neighborhood, block to building-scales, Stephen Mouzon offers ideas to offset high housing costs and economic segregation.</p>

<p>Robert Steuteville comments on the progress The New Urbanism has made in implementing form-based codes and regional plans.</p>

<p>"Low-impact" technologies and natural drainage systems are the latest trend in New Urbanism.</p>

<p>Fruitvale Village in Oakland, California, provides a valuable case study for designing and leasing retail space in transit-oriented development projects.</p>