Category: Planning

Brownfield Redevelopment Can Bring Big Rewards

So what the heck is a brownfield, and why should communities care? Well, a brownfield is much more than where the Cleveland Browns play their home football games! And communities can reap big benefits from brownfield redevelopment projects. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a brownfield site is property in which its redevelopment may… Read More »

Recipe for Great Downtown: Make it Destination with Deep Roots and Authentically Local Flavor

What Makes a Great Downtown? Keep things authentic by incorporating a community’s history Tell a story with design Improve access to popular locales Make spaces flexible to accommodate multiple uses and purpose Planning for programming opportunities All communities have the best of intentions when it comes to their downtowns. In most cases, this means offering… Read More »

Why Urban Design Matters

Why does Urban Design Matter? It ties together the moving parts of architecture, engineering, and planning to create one cohesive space. Urban design is all about juggling – and arranging – a multitude of moving parts to holistically create a feeling. No, a place. No, a place with a certain feeling. Ultimately a well-planned space… Read More »