The urban environment's impact on mental health is increasingly the subject of scrutiny, with many urban planners urging ...

The built environment can facilitate walking by making it the automatic or preferred choice for citizens. However, most people do not reap these health benefits. While available evidence suggests that ...

As a lifelong advocate for disability rights and inclusion, I’ve intimately observed how considerate urban design can forge vibrant cities where everyone belongs. While federal legislation like the ...

Pictured is an artist’s rendering of what a redesigned streetscape in the city’s medical corridor could look like. The Jamestown Urban Design Plan 2.0 includes a major focus on the health and wellness ...

Research shows that modern urban design can be detrimental to mental health. Here’s what to look for in a hometown if you’re tired of city living. Film, literature and music has long romanticized the ...

This blog post was authored by Jeff Kuhnhenn, AIA, LEED AP, Director of Architectural Design, Gresham Smith. Over the past 40 years, there has been a slow but radical realignment in how designers and ...

Have you ever considered how spaces are perceived, experienced, and enjoyed from a height of 95 cm? Considering urban design from the child's perspective is essential for fostering inclusive, healthy, ...

The Sustainable Urban Design Handbook gathers the best sustainability practices and latest research from the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, development, ecology, and ...

Learn what urban design really means and the five key elements that define how cities function, from streets to districts and landmarks.

In open urban layouts, cooling can be improved by about 0.4°C because their larger green spaces allow for more and larger tree canopies and a greater mix of tree species. "Our study provides ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Sandhya still thinks about that day 15 years ago, when heavy ...