For Ryan Gravel—an urban planner by training who initially proposed the concept of the BeltLine in his Georgia Tech master’s thesis—urban infrastructure can serve as a metaphor for an entire culture.
Like bold pioneers, volunteers under the leadership of the Rotary Club of Cleveland continue to nurture a stretch of abandoned railroad right-of-way that parallels the RTA’s Red Line rapid tracks.
The city of Dayton would like to transform an unused, elevated rail line that begins downtown and runs southeast into a bike trail and public park.
Those who’ve spent years planning a transformation of Seattle’s waterfront closely watched the final leg of Bertha’s journey and celebrated when the tunnel boring machine finished digging on Tuesday morning.
In the coming months, construction crews will begin building a pair of affordable housing developments along The 606 in Humboldt Park.
It goes without saying that building bridges connects things, both literally and figuratively.
The office of Gehry Partners was enlisted by River LA to master plan the 51-mile Los Angeles River.
Cities are finding new ways to invest in social infrastructure, helping to bridge gaps among diverse socioeconomic groups and foster a greater sense of community.
The trend toward urban living may be here to stay, but as residential towers rise higher and the amenities in buildings become more elaborate, people moving into cities are putting increased emphasis on connecting with the environment.
For years, urban planners have been redefining popular notions of city parks by converting unused, elevated rail lines into oases that offer a respite from the bustle of the city.
