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In Lexington, Kentucky, a #friendship illustrates how cul-de-sacs and car-centric layouts impede connectivity. #USCPrice Professor, Geoff Boeing's research of the American street grids, highlights a turning point, showing how our once robust, interconnected street grids devolved but are now seeing signs of a hopeful recovery. The potential return of #GridSystems hint at future #UrbanDesigns promoting better access and stronger community ties. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gNW3Zzmi The Atlantic

Back in action with part 2 of our #flighttoquality series. Here in Detroit's New Center area, we have a 100 year old case study of a Flight to Quality in action. To bring the non-Motor City people up to speed, the New Center area is about 2 miles North of Downtown Detroit. Some folks refer to this area, or any area in the City of Detroit proper as "Downtown," but it's a very different submarket in terms of economics, tenant mix, and just feel & flavor on the street. The only reason this area exists is because of two of Detroit's largest companies and one of it's most prominent families. Back in the 1920s, General Motors and the Fisher Family, owners of the Fisher Body company*, built these two Detroit icons. At the time, the thought was that Downtown Detroit had too much congestion, traffic, hustle-bustle, etc. As a response, you see a sort of Parisian style layout here of large boulevards and grassy medians, and a rather stately type of art deco architecture. From a practical point of view, the New Center area offered larger tracts of land for what became massive floor plates, both for it's time and through today. GM's HQ was the largest office building in the world at the time it opened, ultimately losing the belt to Merchandise Mart in Chicago, and it served as their HQ through the mid 1990s. The Fisher Building is still known as Detroit's largest art object, an art-deco masterpiece designed by Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. About 20 years ago, this area was really starting to show it's age. High vacancy and deferred maintenance was the norm, and the infrastructure was pretty beat up. However, as a cliffhanger for next time, the Flight to Quality returned to make some positive changes. #brokerpals and #crefam: Randy Nick Randall Robert Kim Luke Kevin Jason Joseph Alex Brendan Eric Gabe Christopher Daniel Kyle Eric Peter Gerard JP Dominic Mark John DJ Ryan Conrad Ken Kim Mike Keith Adam Scott Marc Wendy Simons Matt Jeffrey... there's your cliffhanger. Until next time... * Car nerds: you might remember the Body by Fisher emblems in the door jams of older GM cars. This was the same company/family. A branch of the company lives on in Fisher Dynamics. #ccim #sior #savills #detroit

Navigating the intricate web of Chicago's subway system is a daily reminder of the city's dynamic rhythm. One of the most fascinating aspects is the crossing and conflict tracks that define our commutes. These points of convergence are more than just engineering marvels; they symbolize the hustle and bustle of city life, where every crossing represents a new opportunity and every conflict tracks a challenge to be overcome. #UrbanPlanning #EngineeringMarvels #ChicagoSubway #CareerPaths #PublicTransport

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149 Years of Marvel: Andrew Hallidie's Vision Unleashed! 🚋 January 17, 1873 - On this day in 1873, the streets of San Francisco witnessed a transportation revolution! Andrew Hallidie, a Scottish-American engineering maestro, secured a patent for the groundbreaking cable car system that conquered the city's challenging hills, and the iconic cable cars were officially in motion! 🌉 Faced with San Francisco's steep terrain hindering traditional horse-drawn transportation, Hallidie's inventive solution showcased a cable-driven marvel. The continuously moving cable beneath the streets allowed the cars to effortlessly ascend and descend, providing a reliable and efficient mode of transit for the burgeoning city. The maiden voyage of the Clay Street Hill Railroad in 1873 marked the inception of a transportation era, offering citizens a faster and more dependable means of navigating the city's undulating landscape. Fun Fact: The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system, and several of the original cars are still in operation, offering a nostalgic journey through the city's history. Happy anniversary to the game-changer in urban transport! Andrew Hallidie's cable car system not only solved a geographical puzzle but also became an integral part of San Francisco's identity, symbolizing innovation, adaptability, and a legacy of 149 years of transportation marvel. 🎉🚋 https://lnkd.in/geNjdxac #CableCarAnniversary #AndrewHallidie #TransportationRevolution

I want to make sure last week’s piece by Malachi Barrett of BridgeDetroit on the Renaissance Center got noticed amid all the news around the NFL Draft. Whether you’re a fan of the building or not, the RenCen has an impressive history. Mayor Coleman Young and Henry Ford had strong ideas about what Detroit needed, from the architect to the developers to the tenants. Barrett does a great job of respectfully outlining the RenCen’s history and what leaders envisioned would be the impact of this enormous undertaking. They formed a collaboration of 51 corporate investors. They believed it would make Detroit more attractive to businesses and residents. This project would have a major impact on the world of work, urban planning and architecture, and economic development. Barrett states: “There are parallels between the RenCen’s debut and conversations about the state of downtown today. Then and now, reducing crime, relocating businesses downtown, and expanding hotel capacity were viewed as important for the city’s success.” I couldn’t agree more. Nearly 50 years later, the Downtown Detroit Partnership, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, the City of Detroit and others in the public and private sectors continue to tackle these challenges and opportunities. GM’s move doesn’t change that. It only means we have to think differently about how we get there. #DowntownDetroit, #WMIH, #UrbanInnovation, #RenCen, #Leadership https://lnkd.in/gpKJ9DTD

Serious Michelle? Serious BRA? This is Comical and very serious as usual. Don't check off the boxes of due diligence by having a few online meetings before deforming a historic neighborhood. This progress is antithetic to Michelle's claims of progressive intent. Hiring a bunch of kids with titles such as "Officers" harkens back to the doing business as usual BRA. You can't distract the public with empty promises represented and serviced by uneducated Officers. This is not public engagement. Continuation of this sophomoric nonsense is foolish for Boston's long term safety and economic development. It's the usual over development without effective public engagement.

Thought of the day: “If you plan (cities) for cars and traffic, you get cars and traffic. If you plan for people and places, you get people and places”, Fred Kent, Urbanist, Project for Public Spaces #urbanism #urbandesign #PlacesAndSpaces #cities

Read our latest publication on Issuu: https://lnkd.in/erZwpSFX The future of Mississauga envisions the integration of floating bridges adorned with lush green spaces, epitomizing a blend of innovation and sustainability. These bridges, spanning the city's waterways, are designed not only to enhance connectivity but also to serve as urban green havens, contributing to the aesthetic and ecological richness of the area. Floating bridges with green spaces will transform the city's landscape, offering residents and visitors scenic walkways filled with diverse plant life, fostering biodiversity, and providing natural air purification. These verdant corridors will serve as both recreational spaces and alternative transportation routes, encouraging walking and cycling over car usage, thus reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions. The development of such infrastructure aligns with the principles of green architecture, focusing on sustainable materials, energy efficiency, and environmental harmony. This approach will bolster Mississauga's reputation as a forward-thinking city committed to ecological stewardship and innovation. The bridges will act as catalysts for urban development, attracting businesses and tourism, and enhancing property values in the surrounding areas. In essence, Mississauga's floating bridges, rich with green spaces, will not only create a vibrant visual appeal but also advance the city's commitment to sustainable growth and green architecture, fostering a healthier, more connected urban environment. SPECIAL MENTION - PRIYANK TAILOR

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