Tag: TOD
Neighborhood Units Matter
Howard Blackson 
July 7, 2013
July 7, 2013
Urban Design is concerned with the practice of designing, repurposing and revitalizing 3-dimensional places. These place types are described in Charter of the New Urbanism principles, as, “The neighborhood, the district, and the corridor are the essential elements of development and redevelopment in the metropolis. They... Continue Reading
Category Planning and Design, Public Policy
Next Urbanism Lab 03: Redevelopment as a tool for urban (re)investment
Howard Blackson December 12, 2012
December 12, 2012
Yesterday, I had the great fortune of sitting on a panel to discuss the possibilities of Redevelopment 2.0 in California. The other panelists included CNU Board member Scott Polikov, APA President-elect Bill Anderson, affordable housing advocates, planning professionals and professors, as well as my lovely wife (discussing... Continue Reading
Retail Redemption: Skivvies Uncovered, then Promptly Covered
Howard Blackson October 10, 2010
October 10, 2010
A couple months ago I rambled on here about my inability to purchase a particularly critical item of men’s apparel during an extended tour of new urban projects throughout the southeast. Modesty was not my problem. Rather, despite healthy commercial activity most everywhere I went, I could find no walkable stores catering... Continue Reading
Category Development, Planning and Design