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Can Courtyard Blocks Make Cities More Family Friendly?

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This article was originally published, in slightly different form, in the Chicago Tribune. It is shared here with permission. The in-line image was provided by the author.

6 Tips for Creating Friendly Storefronts That Draw People In

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This article was reposted, in slightly different form, from the Practice of Place blog, which focuses on the art and science of creating thriving public and shared places. It is shared here with permission. All images were provided by the author.

A Focus on Helmets Clouds Our Vision of What Makes Kids Safe

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This article was originally published, in slightly different form, on Strong Towns member Will Gardner’s Substack, StrongHaven. It is shared here with permission. All in-line images were provided by the author.

From Parking Spot to Dining Space: Letting Land Use Fit Local Needs

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This article was originally published, in slightly different form, on the author’s Substack, The Friendly City Urbanist. It is shared here with permission. All images were provided by the author.

The Future of Land Use and Incremental Development

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This article was originally published, in slightly different form, on the author’s Substack, The Post-Suburban Future. It is shared here with permission. The image was provided by the author.

Incremental Development: Ladies Power Hour

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6 Design Relationships That Create Great Places

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This article was reposted, in slightly different form, from the Practice of Place blog, which focuses on the art and science of creating thriving public and shared places. It is shared here with permission. All images were provided by the author.

Is Sweat Equity Restoring Local Homeownership to Detroit?

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This article was originally published, in slightly different form, on Alex Alsup’s Substack, The Chargeback. It is shared here with permission. All images were provided by the author.

Is the American Dream out of Reach for Most People?

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Activating Community Spaces Through Events and Positive Habits

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This article was reposted, in slightly different form, from the Practice of Place blog, which focuses on the art and science of creating thriving public and shared places. It is shared here with permission. All pictures were provided by the author.

Winning a Budget Award Doesn’t Mean Your City Is Doing Well Financially

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This article was originally published, in slightly different form, on Strong Towns member Michel Durand-Wood’s blog, Dear Winnipeg. It is shared here with permission. All images were provided by the author.

19 Things You Can Do With a Roofless Building or an Empty Lot

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This article was originally published, in slightly different form, on the author’s LinkedIn. It is shared here with permission. All images were provided by the author.

The City as a Classroom

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The Reign of the Yellow School Bus Is Over

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Is Infill Microhousing the Solution to High Homelessness Rates?

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This article was originally published on Public Square: A CNU Journal. It is shared here with permission. All images were provided by the author.

Small Homes on Small Lots: How To Beat the Housing Crisis

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This article was originally published, in slightly different form, on Southern Urbanism. It is shared here with permission. In-line images were provided by the writer.