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Bridging the gap: How early architect involvement can revolutionize a city’s capital improvement plans

Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) typically span three to five years and outline future city projects and their costs. While they set the stage, the design and construction of these projects often extend beyond the CIP window, leading to a disconnect between the initial budget and evolving project scope. This can result in financial shortfalls, forcing cities to cut back on critical project features.




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Urban Planning | Nov 6, 2019

Does investment in public transit pay off in economic development and growth?

Despite recent data about ridership declines, a new report on mass transit is optimistic.

Reconstruction & Renovation | Oct 7, 2019

Central Park’s Lasker Rink and Pool to undergo $150 million restoration project

The project will be the largest the Central Park Conservancy has ever undertaken.

Cultural Facilities | Aug 28, 2019

Seattle’s newest substation doubles as a civic amenity

The Denny Substation includes 44,000 sf of open space that invites local residents and visitors to frequent the complex.

Codes and Standards | Aug 27, 2019

Slower speed limits in urban areas offer multiple benefits

Improved safety, better adoption of electric scooters and autonomous vehicles are possible if drivers ease off the accelerator.

Urban Planning | Aug 27, 2019

Pop-up parks revitalize empty lots

Pop-up parks that provide instant open areas for public use and programming can revitalize under-utilized spaces and add vibrancy to neighborhoods. 

Urban Planning | Jul 8, 2019

U.S. cities experience ‘Doppler shift’ in walkable urban development

The walkability trend is spreading to urbanizing suburbs.

Jun 20, 2019

Notre Dame grad students propose new site for Obama Presidential Center

In an op-ed in the June 19 Chicago Tribune, University of Notre Dame professor of architecture…
Urban Planning | May 28, 2019

Henning Larsen wins competition to build Chinese leisure city

5.5 million sf waterfront district to be built in Shenzhen, China.

Urban Planning | Stantec | Mar 1, 2019

What happens when downtown doesn’t stay downtown? The ripple effects of a strong center city

A new report from the International Downtown Association measures the true value and lasting impact of downtowns and center cities.

Urban Planning | Feb 6, 2019

Svigals + Partners to design a memorial garden for victims of gun violence

The park will be located in New Haven, Conn.

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