Cataracts 2012
The weekend of August 17-19 was a great one for this Capital City, as documented in the IndyStar. There were a lot of options available and I hope everyone here took advantage of some. The Cataracts...
View ArticleFountain Square Grand Prix
The month of August has spoiled those of us who enjoy awesome things. Case in point: The inaugural Fountain Square Grand Prix bicycle criterium race held on August 18th, 2012. Fountain Square Grand...
View ArticlePre-Columbian Urbanism
On October 12, 1492, the first modern Europeans set foot in the land now known as the Americas. We tend to think of urbanism arriving with them. But the truth is that cities rose well before...
View ArticleBalconies: The Upside of Outside
Chicago (Wicker Park) – roof deck with view of skyline The Balcony is one of my favorite architectural inventions. They are important both in terms of aesthetic character and function, as they can...
View ArticleA Street has 2 Sides
Good urban design recognizes that the street has two sides. It doesn’t separate people on one side from shops on the other. Because in a world designed for automotive superiority, streets become...
View ArticleThe Genius of Traditional Buildings
Have you ever been to an old downtown and marveled at the historic buildings? Have you ever wondered how they could create such beautiful buildings on such small budgets, compared to the placeless...
View ArticleWhat does a Complete Bridge look like?
What is a Complete Bridge? Well, if you are familiar with transportation issues, you have probably heard of the phrase “Complete Street.” A Complete Bridge takes this concept of a Complete Street and...
View ArticleUI Archive – Cover Photos
We were updating our social media and produced some of our favorite images in wide format. Find the whole collection on this Flickr set or see some favorites in the gallery below. I wanted to share...
View ArticleBetter Blocks (recap)
Thanks again to everyone who arranged, volunteered, or attended the Better Blocks event on East Washington last weekend. It was great fun to see so many people there and even more fun to see the...
View ArticleThe Beauty of Bikes is in the Parking
Indianapolis has been pushing hard to catch up with leading bicycle cities such as Portland and San Francisco. Seeing all that two-wheeled traffic in downtown and surrounding neighborhoods has been a...
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