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What Is Density? | Planetizen Planopedia
WEBTo many, density now has a positive connotation. Density is the number of developed units in a specific area of land. Residential density, for example, is usually measured by dwelling units per acre (du/ac). The density of developments is determined by zoning codes, and can be an extremely contentious issue in planning and development debates ...
Ranking the Top 15-Minute Cities of the United States
WEBAug 19, 2021 · Natalie Bicknell shares news of a new report by moveBuddha, an online company that shares information and resources for moving, that ranks U.S. cities by their achievement of the "15-minute city" ideal that has gained traction in urbanism circles in recent years. "[Mi]d-size American cities of 250,000 to 750,000 residents dominated the …
The Top 100 Public Spaces in the U.S. and Canada - Planetizen
WEBOctober 27, 2011, 10:00 AM PDT. By Tim Halbur, George Haugh, Ethan Kent, Sarah Goodyear. Normal, Illinois. Not the sort of city you'd expect to find in the number 1 spot on a list of the Top 100 Public Spaces in the U.S. and Canada. But Mayor Chris Koos of Normal says that while beating New York's Central Park and Philadelphia 's Rittenhouse ...
Amazon’s Largest Warehouse Ever Under Construction in Southern ...
WEBJun 6, 2022 · The largest Amazon warehouse ever—a 4.1 million-square-foot, 97-foot-tall building planned for dairy lands in Ontario, California—is under construction, according to an article by Jeff Collins for the Orange County Register [paywall].. When complete, the new warehouse “will have more space than any other Amazon warehouse not just in …
Top Websites for Urban Planning – 2021 | Planetizen Features
WEBOct 25, 2021 · Planetizen's 2021 Top Websites for Urban Planning list is unified by a common purpose of providing resources to empower professional planners as well as their essential partners in the public. Much of this year's list focuses less on the beautiful designs and practical technological improvements that have populated previous lists (although …
Nashville Zoning Reform Opens Commercial, Retail Zones to …
WEBJul 17, 2024 · Changes to Nashville’s zoning regulations could help create thousands of new housing units. As Adam Mintzer explains for WKRN, a law passed by the city’s Metro Council expands “adaptive residential development,” opening up areas zoned for commercial, office, and retail use to residential projects. Current city code allows for ...
Year in Review: The Stories That Defined Urban Planning in 2021
WEBDec 30, 2021 · What was once novel in this pandemic eventually becomes typical. The typical eventually graduates to the traditional. Most of the biggest stories from 2021 were entirely predictable, even if we didn't predict them so explicitly in " Planning Trends to Watch in 2021." Surely, the lessons of 2021 will apply in 2022.
How Urban Sprawl Came To Dominate U.S. Cities—And How To …
WEBMay 4, 2022 · The sprawl that characterizes many modern cities doesn’t have to continue to define them, argues Jocelyn Timperley.. “As the world struggles to undo unsustainable systems, as well as the growing inequality between the rich and the poor, cities are making their way back into the spotlight as potential solutions—and missteps.”
Best Apps for Urban Planning in 2022 | Planetizen Features
WEBFeb 28, 2022 · 3D Scanner App – The 3D Scanner App processes photos and videos in real-time to create 3D models, including high-resolution and textures.. Adobe Creative Cloud Express – The app formerly known as Adobe Spark is now known as Adobe Creative Cloud Express.The app is designed to deliver design resources to your fingertips, with …