Blogs

#ForewordFriday: The Heart of the City

By Jada Mosley / On May 10th, 2019
Why are some downtowns in trouble while others are thriving? And what does it take to ensure a healthy future for the heart of America’s cities?

#ForewordFriday: Urban Transformations Edition

By Katharine Sucher / On December 8th, 2017
Cities across the globe have been designed with a primary goal of moving people around quickly—and the costs are becoming ever more apparent. The consequences are measured in smoggy air basins, sprawling suburbs, a failure to stem traffic congestion, and 1.25 million traffic fatalities each year. It is clear that change is needed. Instead of planning primarily for mobility, our cities should recalibrate planning and design to focus on the safety, health, and access of people in them.

President Trump’s proposed budget would be a disaster for cities

By National Association of City Transportation Officials / On May 3rd, 2017
Linda Bailey, Executive Director of the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) issued the following statement in response to the White House’s 2018 budget blueprint. President Trump’s proposed budget would be a disaster for cities and their transportation systems, gutting three of the most valuable Federal programs for cities across the country.

Best Blogs of 2016

By Jason Leppig / On February 3rd, 2017
In one place, we've put together our best blogs of 2016. Click here to download a pdf or read the 10 best posts from our authors below.        
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Watch This: Global Street Design Webinar

By Matt Solomon / On December 14th, 2016
Island Press teamed up with the Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) to present two webinars on December 12 spotlighting the Global Street Design Guide. Each session offered an overview of the Guide plus two case studies highlighting best practices in street and public space design.

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