When a bypass leads to dramatic change in local traffic patterns, Stantec’s Mike Rutkowski leads a charrette-based planning process to help Rolesville, NC residents re-envision their main street.
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Microtransit series (Part 4): Academic research can help advance accessible transit
How partnerships between public agencies, universities, and the private sector can meet the needs of accessible transit ridership
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Merging design technologies helps fast-track transit project in fast-growing Seattle area
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What are the best Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure techniques for roads?
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STEM is for everyone: 3 ways to “change the equation” of equality in the workplace
This year’s S.H.E. Summit offered a wide perspective on how we can cooperate across genders to build rewarding careers
Microtransit series (Part 3): How tech can help transit unlock microtransit's opportunities
Technology in transit is no longer a nice-to-have…it’s a must-have
Infrastructure: The most important conversation you’re not having
The critical work of upgrading our decaying infrastructure has been put on the back burner—that must change
A collaborative planning process helps chart a new course in Charlotte, North Carolina
The community-driven South End Vision Plan will help transform the area into a cohesive, dynamic, urban transit-oriented neighborhood
Webinar Recording: Equity and Mobility in Design
Watch Ryan Martinson's presentation on the role equity plays in our built environment and discuss approaches we can to take to integrate equity into our transportation systems
The science of wayfinding—a formula to increase transit ridership
Academic research shows how good wayfinding at transit stops can help increase overall ridership and user experience
What is a smart city? And how can we avoid getting the "Betamax version"?
When planning for ‘smart cities’ the most important consideration is how new technologies can serve people
Published: Trends in Urban Planning - What’s on the horizon for our cities?
General Manager of Urban Planning & Environmental Services Tom Young discusses four emerging trends in urban planning for the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand
Microtransit series (Part 2): Key considerations when integrating on-demand service
Before looking at private partners, take a hard look at current operations, fixed-service routes, and stakeholder communication
5 reasons to rent a bike instead of a car during your next business trip
An avid cyclist forgoes a car rental during his visit to Calgary─and it helped him stay healthy and connect with the community
Microtransit series (Part 1): Technology helps cities meet demand for accessible transit
How are new technologies bringing cost-effective changes that will meet transit riders’ needs now—and in the future?
Mentioned in Forbes: Driverless Cars Will Dramatically Change Where And How We Live
Our Urban Places team member, Jason Schrieber, shares insights on current driverless vehicle capabilities and work on the city-level to start planning for the impacts on our communities.
Counting every space: What parking inventories tell us about cities
Our planners and mobility experts offer three unique perspectives on the untapped opportunity in our parking lots, garages, and streets
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