Community design: Plans and design documents
Here is a list of plans and design documents related to community design
The wee House
The folks at Alchemy Architects have created the wee House. A new urban form that can save money before, during, and after construction. They recently starting working with Kensington CDC (in Philadelphia) on this project. Can the Wee House be a solution to affordabe housing in difficult economic times? Read more >
Affordable Modular Housing in Kensington, PA
Local Minneapolis Designers, Alchemy Architects, collaborated with the New Kensington Community Development Corporation on a affordable housing development; found a 20% cost saving with modular construction over the typical stick-built method. Read more >
Will the Central Corridor LTR project really change University Avenue?
The Central Corridor is coming and that is nothing new. In the last month I have attended numerous meetings about the Central Corridor and a lot of focus is on the new development opportunities along University Avenue. I have gone through a similiar process in New York City and the real estate speculators might be holding their properties for a long time. Read more >
Designing the 21st Century Street
Transportation Alternatives announces the winners of their open design competition to revision the public street in New York City for the 21st century. Read more >
State of Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrain Plan
Will be adopted by the Oregon tranportation Commission in 2008. The complete plan is available via Oregon.gov
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