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Atlanta Magazine / March 29, 2018

What’s going on with transit on the Atlanta BeltLine?

There’s growing concern that the construction of light-rail transit along the full Atlanta BeltLine loop may not be moving forward as planned. As MARTA officials work to finalize what they can afford to build with the limited funding available, an advocacy group is mobilizing citizens to demand transit for the BeltLine.

The Guardian / March 19, 2018

Is 21st century urbanization out of control?

The latest projections suggest that urban areas will swell at an astonishing pace. As cities grapple with how to plan for this unprecedented population growth, some city leaders see an opportunity to exchange ideas and initiatives with others around the globe.

Next City / March 14, 2018

D.C. Bridge Park gets a head start on equitable development

Equitable development is the primary focus of Building Bridges Across the River, the nonprofit organization behind the 11th Street Bridge Park project in Washington, D.C. The nonprofit has attracted the attention of major funders to support the implementation of the park’s equitable development plan.

ArchDaily / March 10, 2018

Detroit's Waterfront is setting a precedent for community-led architecture

The community-led design process for Detroit’s West Riverfront Park has set a new precedent for public engagement in architecture. The four competition finalists have spent the past five months learning what local Detroit residents want to see at West Riverfront Park.