Urban Planning

Good Road Landscaping: Enhancing Safety, Aesthetics, and Environmental Benefits

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Good Road Landscaping: Enhancing Safety, Aesthetics, and Environmental Benefits Road landscaping, often overlooked, plays a crucial role in enhancing road safety, improving aesthetics, and providing significant environmental benefits. Investing in good road landscaping isn’t just about planting pretty flowers; it’s about creating safer, more sustainable, and visually appealing transportation corridors. This article delves into the … Read more

Ann Arbor’s True Size: Exploring the Population Without Students

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Defining the Community Beyond the Classroom Ann Arbor, a city synonymous with academia, vibrant culture, and a unique blend of the old and the new, is often viewed through the lens of its prominent student population. The University of Michigan, the engine driving much of the city’s economy and identity, casts a long shadow. But … Read more

John Phelan on Urban Development

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The Foundations: Market-Driven Principles Understanding the Market’s Role At the heart of John Phelan’s vision lies a profound belief in the power of markets. He argues that free markets, operating with minimal interference, are the most efficient mechanisms for allocating resources and fostering innovation in the urban context. This principle permeates his thinking on nearly … Read more

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