A Seat at the Table: How Dining Sheds are Essential for Accessibility and Inclusivity
The removal and restriction of NYC's dining sheds has made the city less accessible and less inclusive. We need to bring them back.
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What New Yorkers Lost: Dining Sheds That Supported Vibrant Sidewalk Life
NYC's dining sheds have created vibrant social hubs that have revitalized our sidewalks and public life. Now, we are on the brink of losing them and all the wonderful benefits they've brought.
How Placemaking Can Take Conservation and Historic Preservation to the Next Level: The Case of Woodstock, Vermont
Through the combination of conservation, preservation, and Placemaking, historic small towns like Woodstock, Vermont can be revitalized.
A Placemaking Strategy for Rebuilding and Creating "Village Life" in Delray Beach
Outlining a multi-part placemaking vision and community strategy for Delray Beach in Florida
How Delray Beach's Atlantic Avenue Can Become the Best Main Street in Florida
Delray Beach in Florida, like many places, sits on the fence between a cherished village-like feel and a culture dominated by cars. Improving Main Street is key to its revitalization.
Creating a New Heart and Soul for Midtown, NYC
A vision for a dynamic “Green Zone” connecting Central Park, Bryant Park, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and two clusters of performing arts institutions to revitalize Midtown.