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Architecture goes open source: On one hand, there are thousands of architectural innovations that could be
Take a Google tour of cities – in 3D: By far, the most effective way to inspire city and business leaders
10 Most Connected Cities in the World: The most economically, culturally competitive cities will be the first to transition
If ever in Mexico City, happen upon Condesa: Words used to describe Condesa, a turn-of-the-century neighborhood in Mexico City: urban,
A little imagination goes a long way in loft housing: If there’s one thing that separates ‘cool town’ developer vs a conventional
So how would you describe the ‘cool town’ community?: We’ve gone through a series of very practical, tangible descriptions, profiles and
How would you like your home to feel… right now?: Each year 100,000 people attend the annual International Builders Show to get
Every neighborhood needs a coworking space: Part of Starbuck’s loyal following consists of entrepreneurs seeking creative places to
Touchstone example of what the creative class is looking for: This is a great example of what the creative class is looking
What do potato chips and cool towns have in common?: Answer: You can co-design your own. Regulars to this site are familiar
America’s Best Places for Artists: We all pretty much know that wherever the artists go, the risk-averse
Youngstown a lesson in “Change or Die”: The knowledge economy moved on without Youngstown, Ohio, whose heyday was in
$2000 reward for living near your work: If you live in Baltimore MD, work for one of these companies
Romance with streetcars reviving: They’re back! …and people are glad to see them again, for the
It’s the entrepreneurs, stupid! (2 of 2): Based on part one of this two-part story, identifying the uneven distribution
It’s the entrepreneurs, stupid! (1 of 2): Cities are constantly trying to get companies to move to their region,
How to recognize independent businesses that will thrive: Don’t shoot the messenger because I can’t disagree more, but this is
Rural colleges going urban?: Should rural universities even think about going urban? In our customer-driven economy
Region looks to gain jobs with ‘third place work centers: The Grand Rapids, MI area lost 27,000 jobs between 2000 and 2004,
The story behind Boulder’s open source development (2 of 2): So how did Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) bring together seven different developers
The story behind Boulder’s open source development (1 of 2): If you’re familiar with the open-source form of business development that’s becoming
Pittsburgh investing heavily in a creative identity: How important is Pittsburgh’s creative future? $460 million worth, in what is
Neighborhoods can now also receive green-certification: Buildings have long been third-party certifiable as green/sustainable via the LEED (Leadership
Tools for co-designing your next building, community…: As you know, each succeeding generation of products and services is increasingly
Buyers once again preferring homes, buildings with human proportions: Walk around those popular historic districts of the 1920s – notice how
Living room theaters – you knew it was coming: You have to admit you saw this was inevitable, it was just
What about color?: What provides the greatest return on investment when developing destinations or revitalizing
Truly ‘triple bottom line’ urban village coming to the Bronx: One of the most concrete ways of providing sustainable/green, affordable living in
Louisville’s beta community vision for downtown: What to do when no one seems to be providing a bold