A finer-grained neighborhood promotes multi-modal transportation, improves walkability, and physical activities, hence benefit overall public health. Dedicating a portion of the land area is one strategy to achieve this goal.
Read More[Compact Development]: Smart Growth; Smart Density /
Providing housing types that offer a wide range of economic levels and household sizes will enable a more equitable community. Blending these housing types along a transit corridor will help conserve land, leverage, and support transit investment.
Read MoreA Walking Discovery at [Kensington] /
A 0.7 mile of walking tour that will give you a comprehensive “culture“ look at the Town of Kensington.
Read More[Placemaking]: Re-thinking "Design"? /
Who is the City for? Since 1960, Jane Jacob has introduced this concept of designing a city for people, not just for cars or shopping centers. More, what kind of “Design“ is for us? Why does our built environment appear as they are now? With this article, you can begin your own'“reThinking” process.
Read MoreWhy Do We Need Creative [Placemaking] /
Many techniques can improve an area's livability, or help underserving communities. In this article, you will find out why creative placemaking is a strong revitalization and engagement tool in “making” the neighborhoods.
Read MoreWhat Can We Learn from Fiery Explosion in Silver Spring /
The fiery explosion happened to an apartment complex in silver spring highlights a significant change in residential buildings permitted before 2009.
Read MoreWhat are The Types of [Placemaking] /
Placemaking is a multifaceted approach. Professor Wyckoff categorized these approaches into types: Strategic, Creative, and Tactical. By mastering these types, we could make our place sooner and better.
Read MoreHow to Play with a Full [Deck] /
A deck is generally considered a construction associated with “public safety”. Thus, a building permit is required in most jurisdictions regardless of how high the deck is. Read more on how to plan a deck “fully“.
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