Urbanism Declassified

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What is Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)?

Have you ever heard the term Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and wondered what it means? Welcome to another installment of Urbanism Declassified – your go-to guide for breaking down urbanism concepts into easily digestible content. What Is Transit-Oriented Development? Transit-Oriented Development, or TOD, is a type of urban development designed to maximize the amount of residential, […]

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Busy scramble crossing with pedestrians and vehicles at Taylor Street intersection in urban setting at Arizona State University (ASU) in Downtown Phoenix (DTPHX)

Cooking up Pedestrian Scramble Crossing: Learning the History and Benefits of the Barnes Dance

Explore the essentials of pedestrian scramble crossings, renowned for enhancing urban safety and efficiency by halting all vehicular traffic, allowing pedestrians to cross intersections in any direction, as exemplified by Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya Crossing.

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Urbanism Declassified: What is Urbanism and who is an Urbanist?

Have you heard someone described as an urbanist or wondered what urbanism means? Welcome to the first installment of the series called Urbanist Declassified – your Urbanism 101 class that aims to break down the concepts of urbanism into easily digestible content to broaden your understanding. What is urbanism? In simple terms, Merriam-Webster defines Urbanism

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Embark on an Urbanist Journey: Introducing Urban Avenues

Hello and welcome to Urban Avenues! I’m Jamie Trufin, a former resident of the sprawling beige cookie-cutter suburbs of Phoenix. In my childhood neighborhood, houses were confined to just four floor plans, each as plain and unremarkable as the next. I found myself grappling with a stark absence of community, creativity, and an overwhelming sense

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