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One of the simplest things you can do to change your place for the better is to change just one street for the better using tactical urbanism. and will show you how at the National Gathering May 30-31.
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One of the downsides of the real estate development business is the loss of pre-development, or pursuit costs.
Developers pay for all the costs to bring a project to life prior to closing on a construction loan.
These costs are "at risk" meaning they are sunk costs if the… Show more
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Here at the top 10 reasons I don’t care about Buzzfeed news going under.
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"stop trying to force a lifestyle change"
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Public transit is never going to replace cars. Nor are cycles. Progressives in SD have a strange obsession with forcing people out of their cars and onto the trolley and bus. But it’s not feasible and it’s never going to happen. Stop trying to force lifestyle change
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The hot new trending urbanism topic in 2023 is… stairs! Follow and get “stairpilled” on better sustainability and livability via permitting Point Access Blocks.
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First 2023 Making a Great City presentation is coming up later this month!
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It’s wild how everything on Twitter is a crisis and a battle for the future of western civilization, but IRL it’s just a lovely Monday night and people seem to be enjoying themselves and smiling a lot.
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Beautiful transformation in Makati, Philippines. This street is now safer for people walking, rolling, and driving alike due to simple infrastructure changes designed to slow motor vehicles.
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How do you make a public space inviting?
✅ Point knives at it.
✅ Flat everything.
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Great to talk with the always-interesting Dan Parolek of
We talk about the state of cities, missing middle housing, form-based codes and more
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I don’t want to be one of these people on here constantly longing for Renaissance but modern architecture seems to be a choice between 1) satanic farmhouse and 2) community college library.
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Wtf. 😐
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Scientists create Liquid Trees; a tank full of water and micro-algae that could be an alternative to trees in urban areas.
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What's happening at our upcoming National Gathering in May? The full agenda is now available. Get your ticket to attend ASAP. They're going fast.
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You may have heard that species like coyotes are territorial, but it can be hard to visualize what that means. This map shows GPS movements of 11 coyotes (each one a different color) that we've collared and tracked in the TCCFP since 2020, showing clear territory boundaries.
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This has been quite a week w/ & Monte working on redeveloping the Marlborough School, kicking off a new format for Small Developers of KC, and hosting one-on-ones for locals with active projects. What day is it?
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This is why I’m focusing much of my energy on helping small mid sized cities. They’re still practical, affordable and walkable. I can’t fix LA NYC but assisting the small developer cohort in south bend? Or helping a fam walk thru numbers on a 45k house in Peoria? Let’s go!
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Seeing for a few days… is worth this v early 5am flight. We will be doing the 12 steps to development meeting, walking through some cold / wet buildings and a few podcast recordings!
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I am fully supportive of removing the asphalt and just bringing the brick street back
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This was a very fun conversation. I appreciate allowing me to take this in a direction not often heard on the topic of 15-minute cities. Hopefully we can redirect this to be something productive for everyone.
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Is the hype over 15-minute cities warranted or not? strongtowns.org/journal/2023/3 via @StrongTowns, @abbykatkc, and @kevinklink
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A story in three parts. What we had, what we currently have, what we could have
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We build the envelope first out of masonry, then come back with floors, framing, roof, etc. Lots of people ask us about mechanicals. Pretty simple. Floor plugs around perimeter, open web trusses for 2nd story floor for mechanicals, and rest of electric/plumbing run through…
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I could not be more excited to have our premier event headlined by .
Her approach embodies everything we are about. I'm so inspired by her.
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Community Revitalization Expert Majora Carter To Headline Strong Towns National Gathering strongtowns.org/journal/2023/3 #Community #StrongTowns #Local #Change
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We are hiring at !
Looking for: Urban Designer w/ 4-6 years. Urban Designer w/ 1-3 years. & Urban Design Intern!
Please share! 💫
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Simple. Beautiful. And almost ready for the wood burning stove going in.
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In 2022 action was finally taken, as part of the City's broader Vision Zero efforts. New bumpouts, flashing stop signs, crosswalks and other features have dramatically improved driver behavior.
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The angled space in the front of the homes is a triple-height atrium/ stairwell, and allows daylight to penetrate deep into the core of these long + narrow townhouses. Each house prioritizes pedestrian safety at sidewalk, with a solar canopy carport in the rear of the property.
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We used a reclaimed brick out of Kansas on this one, along with a high-lime PHL mortar to protect it.
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The design of storefronts is critically important for the vitality of cities.
When the ground level is welcoming, it activates the street which leads to more people walking around, safer neighborhoods, & more prosperous small businesses. When its neglected, the results are sad.
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The Governor of Missouri Wants to Spend $859 Million on Highway Expansion. calls it what it is: socialism, a subsidy for exurban commuters & a disastrous horizontal expansion pattern that will cost the state more than it will return in benefits
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Stringing lights in cities is a simple, but magical way to improve our streets.
The warm glow draws us in, making us feel cozy in places that might otherwise go unnoticed.
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Kansas City Folks… What do you think the most pressing issue in YOUR neighborhood is currently? (I recognize there is more than four options. It’s all I’m allowed to post 🧐)
- Infrastructure55.3%
- Short Term Rental Issues21.9%
- Trash/Illegal Dumping12.2%
- Other(Reply With Comment)10.6%
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The first ice flows of the season have arrived in KC. This frazil ice forms round formations called pancake ice. It’s rather beautiful and soothing. (At Berkley Riverfront)
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