By Doris Byeon Part I: Songdo I: Why is the ideal city failing? The development of Songdo became more than just a decentralization of housing; instead, the project reflected the government’s aim for a highly modern, green, and sustainable city. In … Continue reading →

By Malia Teske Amsterdam is a global city and a top European financial center that has gained a reputation for its commitment to sustainability. In the Netherlands, sustainable development considerations have long been integrated into urban planning and new building … Continue reading →

By Diane Frances Luebs Mixed-use development is one strategy that cities can use to decrease their carbon footprint.  This strategy involves creating neighborhoods that have homes, businesses, and commercial buildings in the same area.  In some cases, this could even … Continue reading →

By Shuo Cheng Part I: Battery Park City I: Public/Private Development of Battery Park The dichotomy of public versus private spaces presents interesting patterns in modern redeveloped waterfronts. In Battery Park City, public spaces consist of wide swaths of park space … Continue reading →

By Garrett Craig-Lucas Located at the confluence of land and water, urban waterfronts possess unique characteristics due to ecology, economic histories, and associated development patterns. While many urban waterfronts suffer from economic and physical decline as industrial uses recede, exciting … Continue reading →