Top 5 Stories This Week (May 29 - June 1, 2018)
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1. Public Engagement is Broken
by Grant Henninger | May 30, 2018
I have yet to see a public input process that was participatory enough to reflect the desires of a community.
2. What a Steakhouse can Teach us About Walkable Neighborhoods
by Rachel Quednau | May 31, 2018
The current design of our cities is a lose-lose for business owners and residents.
3. A Relentless Desire to Control
by Johnny Sanphillippo | May 29, 2018
You can put up all the signs you want, but your community will still be vulnerable to a myriad of external shocks.
4. How Can Public Events Plant the Seed for True Placemaking?
by Jen Jones Donatelli | May 30, 2018
After the crowds clear, what type of long-term impact does a public event leave in its wake?
5. The Via Negativa of Building Strong Towns
by Spencer Gardner | May 30, 2018
We must work to reduce the negative impacts on our cities and towns before we try the next trendy planning intervention to solve our problems.
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