In Part 1 of this series, we explored the context that made greenfield or exurban sites attractive for post-earthquake recovery[Read More...]
Promised Lands: 5 Examples of Housing Developments in Haiti (part 1 of 2)
April 24, 2013 By
A good friend and colleague of mine, and a very talented architect, always insisted that with respect to social housing,[Read More...]
The ravines of Port-au-Prince (part 2)
March 26, 2013 By
There is no away On some philosophical level, most of us recognize the truth in this adage which has gained[Read More...]
Urban Design Centers and Healthier Communities
March 19, 2013 By
About a year and a half ago I left California to come to Texas. After spending over 25 years as[Read More...]
The ravines of Port-au-Prince (part 1)
March 12, 2013 By
The ravines of Port-au-Prince represent for me a perfect distillation of adjectives about this city.
Local Choice Produce Market Now Open in Pearl District
January 25, 2013 By
The Local Choice Produce Market is now open in the Pearl District, at the SE corner of NW 9th &[Read More...]
New Downtown San Diego Arts & Entertainment District Proposed
November 18, 2012 By
An arts & entertainment district is being proposed for San Diego’s downtown for the area North of Broadway, South of[Read More...]
15th & Market apartments break ground in East Village
November 8, 2012 By
The apartment project on the back side of the Albertsons Grocery Store in San Diego’s East Village has broken ground.
Bank of America Plaza at 450 B Street to undergo extensive remodel
November 2, 2012 By
The Bank of America Plaza at 450 B St. will begin preliminary design review on Wednesday November 7 by the[Read More...]
Irvine Co. requests extension of approvals for 880 W. Broadway office tower
October 2, 2012 By
San Diego – The Irvine Co. is requesting an extension of the design approvals it received for its proposed office[Read More...]
New 7 Story Condo Project for Little Italy Proposed
September 29, 2012 By
San Diego – A new condominium project in Little Italy is undergoing design review at Civic San Diego (formerly CCDC).[Read More...]
Blue Sky for Hole at 8th & B?
September 28, 2012 By
San Diego – A new development proposal for the Northeast corner of 8th Ave. and “B” St, just East of[Read More...]
Demo Clears Way for Urbana Apartments
September 11, 2012 By
San Diego – Downtown’s East Village last week saw the demolition of two one-story warehouse buildings on Tenth Avenue between[Read More...]
Portlandia: Milquetoast Bureau of Planning Edition
September 11, 2012 By
Since the 1990s, Portland has not had parking minimums in much of the city, from the downtown core to more[Read More...]
Design Review Begins on “SD Mega Block” Project
August 31, 2012 By
San Diego – The Lucia Nel Cielo apartment and retail development will come to the Centre City Advisory Committee’s Pre-Design[Read More...]
When Improving Places, It Always Comes Down to People
August 23, 2012 By
What is one of the first things I consider when I’m working in a mixed-use district, whether I’m helping private[Read More...]
Downtown Crossing Should Have More Lights
June 23, 2012 By
Boston – Downtown Crossing has been in the news a lot lately. The Filene’s building recently got a developer, in[Read More...]
Redside Development Gives Historic Downtown Buildings a Redo
June 22, 2012 By
Portland – A development company recently gave new life to two historic buildings downtown. Redside Development, in a push to[Read More...]
Kettner Kickin’ Buttress
June 18, 2012 By
San Diego – Driving, biking or walking down Kettner Blvd. in Little Italy is almost reminiscent of the pre-2008 days[Read More...]
La Cusma apartments at Columbia & Fir in Little Italy near completion
June 3, 2012 By
San Diego – the La Cusma apartments building is nearing completion in Little Italy on the Northeast corner of Columbia[Read More...]