Urban Edge
In Defense of the Urban Freeway
There's a push to tear them down. But they're one of the biggest things driving the urban renaissance.
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Q+A: Houston Architect Jim Furr On His Favorite Buildings
Gensler's longtime Houston chief discusses the city's downtown tunnels, his favorite projects and the future of urban design in the Bayou City.
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Rice Village Overhauls Parking, Implements Kinder Institute Recommendations
Metered spaces and a free garage should help reduce the time-consuming hunt for parking in the retail and restaurant district.
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The Best Books of 2016 for Urbanists
Have some time off this holiday season? Curl up with one of these engaging reads.
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How Do You Map the Character of a City? A New Tool Offers Solutions
The historic character of a community is often obvious. But in some places the past is less obvious and its significance harder to protect
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