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
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
Outlining a multi-part placemaking vision and community strategy for Delray Beach 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.
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.
Starting in the 1970’s and 1980’s, we used New York City to test strategies for reversing the acute degradation of the public environment that followed the city’s fiscal crisis. Most of the demonstration projects we undertook were adopted as dominant practice.
Three immediate, Lighter Quicker Cheaper (LQC) activation strategies to create the heart of Brooklyn in Borough Hall and Cadman Plaza
San Diego's central waterfront could be one of the best waterfronts in the world. But it will take some work. The good news is that its transformation can start immediately