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The Bastakiya Quarter

Dubai’s Bastakiya Quarter: An Early Example of Planning for Climate and Modesty

Nick Kahn
February 27, 2015
Community and Neighborhoods, Featured
When most people think of Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, they think of a glitzy city with futuristic-looking high-rise buildings, high-end shopping, luxury hotels and nightlife, along pris...
Frank Wells. Photo by Julie Branaman

Venture House Vision: Rehab Vacant Homes For Entrepreneurs, Artists

Janan Talafer
August 18, 2014
Community and Neighborhoods
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It's a dilemma faced by many cities across the country – hundreds of empty, boarded-up or neglected homes, many in foreclosure. The houses are eyesores, they decrease property values for the neighborhood and th...
Planet Residential Park photo by Photo Dean on Flickr.

Community Land Trusts

John Cruz
May 19, 2014
Infographics, Visual Data
How do Community Land Trusts work? This infographic from Democracy Collaborative breaks it down for us. Click to view full screen.Community Land Trusts...

If it’s close enough, they will walk.

John Cruz
December 19, 2013
Infographics
The discussion around walkability has often revolved around the question "even if the destination is close enough, would people actually walk there?". This infographic suggests that yes, yes they will....

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