Sidewalks are fundamental public infrastructure. The AARP describes them as “conduits for pedestrian movement and access” that enhance public spaces and promote walking. The organization adds that sidewalks also add to the social and economic vibrancy of a community. From…
Parking lots and garages are some of the most ubiquitous structures in every town or city. You probably walk through or across one when you leave the house and barely even notice it. Pedestrians and customers walk through the parking…
Although e-commerce options such as online shopping and the like dominate today’s market, brick-and-mortar stores are still going strong. Your brick-and-mortar store offers more intimate and experiential shopping than large retailers or websites. Your physical store also allows customers to…
People drive to Costco and Walmart when they have a ton of shopping planned. The moment they arrive at the lot, however, their thoughts abandon their shopping lists and become hyper-focused on one task: finding a good parking spot. Preferably…
Making cycling the preferred mode of transportation around your district will provide multiple benefits. Aside from the many well-recorded personal health benefits, such as improved cardiovascular functions and enhanced brain functions, establishing a cycling culture can also make your neighborhood better.…
Many school campuses today have to deal with something that only used to be a problem in the downtown areas: a lack of parking spaces. It often results from an influx of visitors and migrants drawn to a city because…
No one can deny that children's behavior has drastically changed over the past few years. Today, young people spend a significant amount of time in front of their laptops, flat screens, or smartphones. With the advent of communications technology and…
The trucking industry is indispensable to the American economy. Apart from many other roles and responsibilities, truckers are responsible for delivering raw materials to where they will be manufactured and finished products to where they will be sold. Businesses both…
The growing awareness for the need of living healthily has seen many turn from a sedentary lifestyle. People want to be more active. Urban designers are adapting to this change by building more active cities, which has more benefits than…
More than just providing adequate parking space, a commercial building must ensure that the parking lot is safe. As many tenants in the building come to and from the building using cars each day, they should be able to trust…