Why We Need Tree-Guard Benches
Tree-guard benches are powerful connectors - they connect the private and public realms and they connect people with nature. We need more of them in our cities, not fewer.
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Starting with Sidewalks is the Key to Creating the Social Life We Want
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Paris Reborn - How Paris Breaks All the Rules to Be the Best City for People
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The removal and restriction of NYC's dining sheds has made the city less accessible and less inclusive. We need to bring them back.
How Trees Can Support Placemaking - Integrating Nature and People into the Public Spaces in Carmel, California
Carmel, California is a "Back to the Future" Community – one designed before the era of the car, centered around nature and people instead of vehicles.
Why We Need Social Hubs and How to Make Them
A social hub is a place where the mix of amenities, assets, and activities creates an environment that people enjoy frequenting, making it a social hotspot in a community.
Sidewalk Resource Guide: Restoring Social Life in Our Communities
A guide to our best articles about creating better sidewalks to revive social life, build great neighborhoods, grow economic activity, and save the planet.