fostering the arts in our communities

ways cities can foster the arts A blog post over at ESI has some thoughtful ideas on how cities can help economic recovery by making the arts a real priority. Everything they list is insightful, and it’s worth reading the post in its entirety, but it also got me thinking about how individuals can foster […]
benefits of walkable cities for your health, social life, and the environment

The world is changing. The population continues to grow, urban areas expand, and more people move into cities. As a result, the need for sustainable, efficient, and livable cities becomes more pressing. With land at a premium, many cities are looking to redevelop underused or vacant sites within their existing footprint to accommodate growth while […]
community engagement

a vital part of urban infill strategy An infill strategy can be a challenge when it comes to successfully engaging with nearby residents. In order for a strategy to be sustainable, we must get buy-in from residents impacted by these decisions. To obtain this buy-in, we must make sure we are approaching the residents in […]