new urbanism
APM: Some cities want fewer roadways, not more
Sat, 07/17/2010 - 5:12am | by amrosell
Aerial view of Milwaukee's Park East freeway before it was torn down. Image: Congress for the New Urbanism.
Wider roads and new freeways and highways are a big part of the stimulus plan - but there is a growing group of designers and civic leaders who would prefer to dismantle existing highways and freeways instead of building them. Read more >
Jane Jacobs speech from 11/11/2000
Thu, 10/22/2009 - 1:45pm | by mlangJane Jacobs gives a half hour talk at the National Building Museum after receiving the Vincent Scully Prize on November 11, 2000. Jacobs covers the importance of well used pedestrian streets, city hearts, convertible buildings at a human scale, and moderate gentrification among other topics. This video is available courtesy of John Wetmore and Perils for Pedestrians.
History Lesson: Milwaukee Avenue
Thu, 09/10/2009 - 11:29am | by midesStudents tell the story of Milwaukee Avenue in the Seward neighborhood.
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