Community Planning
Community Planning Community Planning does not rest on the shoulders of one entity. There are many people, businesses and organizations that must work together to develop a community. Neighbourhood Plans Developing neighbourhood plans takes a substantial amount of time. You must involve everyone who uses the neighbourhood: Businesses, residents, and visitors. Business Improvement Associations have a role to play. -Facilitating conversations; bringing businesses together with each other and […]
Community Squares – Merida, Mexico
Community Squares – Merida, Mexico Central Squares are the Heart of Vibrant Cities Latin culture is wonderfully social. The practice of gathering in public spaces to socialize is ingrained in their daily lives. Community squares are designed into their cities to serve as their social and cultural heart. The activation that North American place makers work to cultivate, naturally […]
Destination Leavenworth, Washington
Destination Done Right Leavenworth Washington must have the most insanely robust design guidelines anywhere! At some point the planners in this town of only 2000 decided that their community should be themed in a Bavarian style. It is truly an example of destination development done well. They chose a theme and committed to it completely. […]