_Barrier_Magnet
Posted on March 29, 2010 by Sherri Agnew
Magnet Urban Waterfronts are largely becoming the most stimulating, energetic and diverse components of cities around the world. The waterfront becomes a “magnet” connecting society, culture, production, services and opportunity. Urban waterfronts develop into places of expression, diversity and identity which prove to be a vital part of any successful city. The surrounding properties tend [...]
_Growth_Identity
Posted on February 28, 2010 by Sherri Agnew
Seventy-five percent of European populations currently live in urban areas. Fifty-percent of Americans currently live in urban areas. With growing populations, cities have begun to expand and converge creating multi-city cities called conurbations. With the growth and convergence of cities there will be an ever-increasing need for cities to maintain their cultural identity in order [...]
Walkability on East Washington
Posted on January 31, 2010 by Kate
As a student of the Masters of Urban Design program, we are currently working on a project to revitalize East Washington Street in Indianapolis. East Washington is home to the historic Cumberland Road (National Road US 40), with many historic factories and commercial buildings. Over the years the area has transformed and become disjointed by [...]