Top Articles from the Week (July 24-28, 2017)
Here's what got the most reads on our site this week:
Busting 4 Common Myths About the Suburbs
by Rachel Quednau | July 25, 2017
It's time to put these common misconceptions about suburban America to rest.
Springfield, We Have a Problem
by Charles Marohn | July 24, 2017
Springfield admits it has a speeding problem. It's time for the elected officials to order that State Street be redesigned to make travel speeds safe.
Parking has dramatically shaped our cities (and not in a good way).
by Strong Towns | July 25, 2017
Send this video to anyone who needs a crash course in why parking minimums are a major problem for American cities.
A Bike Trail Along a Highway??
by Canaan Merchant | July 26, 2017
A new bike trail is in the works along a crucial corridor near Washington, DC. The only problem is its intended location.
No Gas Stations Downtown
by Michael Smith | July 27, 2017
No amount of cultured stone or decorative landscaping is going to make this proposed gas station a valuable or contributing part of our walkable, mixed-use neighborhood.
(Top photo by Johnny Sanphillippo)