The 1940’s saw the construction of the first American planned communities. It also saw the passing of a wave of federal legislation in the United States.
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Friday 5: Articles for Urbanists (June 4th-10th)
This week’s curated selection of articles for urbanists
JaneScore—Coming to a neighborhood near you? (JanesWalkPhx)
A proposed new measure that will account for not just whether neighborhoods have amenities, but also whether they have economic and aesthetic diversity.
Genius Loci and Adaptive Reuse
The concept of adaptive reuse grows directly from genius loci.
Phoenix’s enDangered Dozen Historic Structures (Phxated.com)
That fact is that much of Phoenix’s visible history has been destroyed, whether through neglect or conscious decisions by politicians and developers alike.
605 East Grant Street, Phoenix AZ
605 East Grant Street has a long and storied history, with connection to some key figures in the Phoenix’s history.
The Evolution of the Gold Spot
Gold Spot in downtown Phoenix incorporates many urbanist principles, such as adaptive reuse, street presence, mixed use and density.
DPJ Article: New Ideas and Old Buildings: Grand Avenue Adaptive Reuse Tour
On Saturday, September 26, a handful of adaptive reuse projects will be highlighted during the Grand Avenue Festival.