As a lifelong advocate for disability rights and inclusion, I’ve intimately observed how considerate urban design can forge vibrant cities where everyone belongs. While federal legislation like the ...

Pictured is an artist’s rendering of what a redesigned streetscape in the city’s medical corridor could look like. The Jamestown Urban Design Plan 2.0 includes a major focus on the health and wellness ...

Have you ever considered how spaces are perceived, experienced, and enjoyed from a height of 95 cm? Considering urban design from the child's perspective is essential for fostering inclusive, healthy, ...

This blog post was authored by Jeff Kuhnhenn, AIA, LEED AP, Director of Architectural Design, Gresham Smith. Over the past 40 years, there has been a slow but radical realignment in how designers and ...

Last month, the Department of City Planning reassigned the central design division that used zoning tools to manage public spaces and craft neighborhood character. Critics say the move will ...

Research shows that modern urban design can be detrimental to mental health. Here’s what to look for in a hometown if you’re tired of city living. Film, literature and music has long romanticized the ...

The Sustainable Urban Design Handbook gathers the best sustainability practices and latest research from the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, development, ecology, and ...

Nestled in New York City’s Greenwich Village, Public School 41 differs from its neighboring buildings in a way that’s both profound and only visible from above. Unlike the flat, gray roofs adorning ...

With climate change and rising urbanization, the likelihood and severity of urban flooding are increasing. But not all city blocks are created equal. Researchers investigated how urban layout and ...