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The Serious Game of Tactical Urbanism
Municipal World, May 2015by: Robert VoightThis article introduces the concept of tactical urbanism to municipal staff and officials. -
“Tactical Urbanism” or Public Vandalism?
PlannersWeb, January 29, 2014by: Andy KitsingerThis article introduces the tactical urbanism concept and highlights some of the most common types of tactical urbanism projects. -
Better Planning, Better Cities: How Hacking City Policy Can Improve the Public Realm
ICMA News, May 13, 2013by: Jake LevitasThis article discusses urban prototyping as an alternative to more traditional civic design processes. -
The Planner’s Guide to Tactical Urbanism
2013by: Laura PfeiferThis report discusses how local planners and city administrators can use tactical urbanism in their work. -
The Pop-Up Economy
Municipal Implementation Tool #26, November 2014This report introduces the concept of tactical urbanism (here termed the “pop-up economy”) and provides guidance to help cities and counties sanction or implement tactical urbanism projects. -
Tactical Urbanism Volume 2: Short Term Action Long Term Change
2012by: Michael Lydon, Daniel Bartman, Anthony GarciaThis report discusses the rising popularity of tactical urbanism and presents overviews of various sanctioned and unsanctioned tactics. -
Tactical Urbanism Volume 4: Australia & New Zealand
2014by: Lucinda Hartley, Michael Lydon, Matt BudahazyThis report introduces the concept of tactical urbanism to Australians and New Zealanders and presents case studies of various top-down and citizen-driven tactics. -
Reclaiming the Right of Way: A Toolkit for Creating and Implementing Parklets
2012by: Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, Madeline Brozen, Colleen CallahanThis report introduces the concept of parklets, presents case studies of municipal parklet programs, and provides design guidance for parklet projects. -
Temporary Urbanism: Alternative Approaches to Vacant Land
Evidence Matters, Winter 2014This article discusses how cities and counties are using a tactical urbanism approach to revitalize or reactivate vacant or underused spaces. -
How One Weekend in Dallas Sparked a Movement for Urban Change
Next City, April 20, 2015by: Michael Lydon, Anthony GarciaThis article profiles the inception of the Better Block tactic. -
Better Block Movement Shows Potential in Struggling Neighborhoods
Urban Land, September 4, 2013by: Brad BertonThis article explains the Better Block tactic and highlights common local policy barriers to Better Block projects. -
Tactical Urbanism: A Look Back at 2012
Planetizen, December 30, 2012by: Michael LydonThis blog post discusses the growing attention paid to the tactical urbanism concept over the course of 2012 and highlights some of the most noteworthy projects across the U.S. -
The Interventionist’s Toolkit 2: Posters, Pamphlets, and Guides
Places Journal, March 2011by: Mimi ZeigerThis article describes how tactical urbanists often use print media to provoke conversation or to help others plan and implement tactical urbanism projects. -
The Interventionist’s Toolkit 1: Provisional, Opportunistic, Ubiquitous, and Odd Tactics in Guerrilla Practice and DIY Urbanism
Places Journal, January 2011by: Mimi ZeigerThis article describes the rise of citizen-driven tactical urbanism projects. -
The Interventionist’s Toolkit 4: Project, Map, Occupy
Places Journal, March 2012by: Mimi ZeigerThis article examines the differences between strategies and tactics in the context of place-based projects. -
The Interventionist’s Toolkit 3: Our Cities, Ourselves
Places Journal, September 2011by: Mimi ZeigerThis article discusses the challenges associated with evaluating the value or efficacy of tactical urbanism projects. -
City Tech: WalkYourCity.org
Land Lines, July 2015by: Rob WalkerThis article profiles the inception of the the Walk [Your City] tactic. -
Tactical Urbanism: Applying a Big City Placemaking Technique to Smaller Communities
MRSC Insight Blog, February 4, 2016by: Josh MaharThis short blog post explains the tactical urbanism concept and highlights opportunities for small cities to use a tactical urbanism approach. -
DIY Urbanism and Top-Down Planning
Planetizen, February 24, 2016by: Reuben DuarteThis blog post offers a critique of tactical urbanism as an affirmation of “top-down” planning. -
Little Free Library
2017This website provides information to help people plan and implement small, informal lending libraries. -
Open Streets Project
2017This website provides information to help people plan and implement periodic, temporary street closures that encourage physical activity. -
Park(ing) Day
2016This website provides information to help people plan and implement annual, day-long tactical urbanism projects that demonstrate alternative public uses for on-street parking spaces. -
Walk [Your City]
2017This website provides information to help people plan and implement temporary wayfinding signage programs that encourage walking. -
Groundplay
2017This website provides information about San Francisco’s publicly led or sanctioned tactical urbanism efforts.San Francisco, CA -
Better Block Foundation
2017This website provides information to help people plan and implement tactical urbanism projects that enliven underutilized urban blocks. -
The Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper Transformation of Public Spaces
2015This web page provides links to case studies and other resources that provide examples of and guidance for tactical urbanism projects. -
Vancouver, BC, Parklet Manual
2016This guide provides an overview of the process of creating parklet in Vancouver, British Columbia. -
Warrenton, VA, Parklet Program Manual
2016This short guide provides an overview of the process of creating parklet in Warrenton, Virginia.Warrenton, VA -
Charlotte, NC, Pilot Park Program
2015This guide provides an overview of the process of creating parklet in Charlotte, North Carolina.Charlotte, NC -
Norfolk, VA, Parklet Program Manual
2015This short guide provides an overview of the process of creating parklet in Norfolk, Virginia.Norfolk, VA -
Los Angeles, CA, People St Parklet Application
2017This guide provides an overview of the process of creating a parklet in Los Angeles.Los Angeles, CA -
Sacramento, CA, Parklet Program Manual
2014This guide provides an overview of the process of creating a parklet in Sacramento.Sacramento, CA -
Los Angeles, CA, People St Project Evaluation Manual
2017This guide presents a method for evaluating tactical urbanism projects in Los Angeles.Los Angeles, CA -
Grand Forks, ND, Parklet Pilot Project
2016This short guide provides an overview of the process of creating a parklet in Grand Forks, North Dakota.Grand Forks, ND -
Los Angeles, CA, People St Plaza Application
2017This guide provides an overview of the process of creating temporary plazas in Los Angeles.Los Angeles, CA -
Los Angeles, CA, People St Kit of Parts for Parklets Technical Appendix
2015This guide for prospective parklet program applicants in Los Angeles presents detailed specifications for parklet components.Los Angeles, CA -
Los Angeles, CA, People St Bicycle Corral Application
2016This guide provides an overview of the process of installing bicycle parking in on-street parking spaces in Los Angeles.Los Angeles, CA -
Los Angeles, CA, People St Kit of Parts for Parklets
2015This guide for prospective parklet program applicants in Los Angeles presents standard parklet designs and material specifications.Los Angeles, CA -
Minneapolis, MN, Parklet Application Manual and Street Café Guidance
2017This guide provides an overview of the process of creating a parklet in Minneapolis.Minneapolis, MN -
Fayetteville, AR, Tactical Urbanism Permitting Process, Application, & Materials Guide
2017This guide explains the planning and implementation processes for citizen-led tactical urbanism projects in Fayetteville, Arkansas.Fayetteville, AR -
Seattle, WA, Parklet Handbook Streatery Supplement
2017This guide provides an overview of the process of transforming an on-street parking space into an outdoor dining area in Seattle.Seattle, WA -
Seattle, WA, Parklet Handbook Forms & Examples Supplement
2017This guide collects the forms and applications necessary to install a parklet or streatery in Seattle and includes supplementary policy guidance for applicants.Seattle, WA -
AARP Pop Up Demonstration Tool Kit
2016This guide walks residents and other community stakeholders through the process of planning and implementing various types of tactical urbanism project. -
Grand Rapids, MI, Parklet Manual
2014This guide provides an overview of the process of creating a parklet in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Grand Rapids, MI -
Tactical Urbanist’s Guide to Materials and Design
2016by: Street Plans CollaborativeThis guide discusses and illustrates various materials useful for implementing tactical urbanism projects. -
San Francisco, CA, Public Space Stewardship Guide
2015by: Street Plans CollaborativeThis guide for local officials and community-based organizations in San Francisco discusses alternative public space stewardship alternatives for tactical urbanism projects.San Francisco, CA -
San Francisco, CA, Pedestrian Plaza Materials Catalog
2016This guide provides information about pre-approved materials for temporary plaza projects.San Francisco, CA -
Transfer of Development Rights Turns 40
Planning & Environmental Law, June 2007by: Richard Pruetz, FAICP, Erica PruetzThis article provides background on establishing a transfer of development rights (TDR) program and discusses TDR success factors and legal considerations. -
Cook County, IL, Solar Map
2016by: Elevate Energy,This map displays rooftops in Cook County, Illinois, that would be suitable to host solar energy systems with rated capacities of at least 25 kW.Cook County, IL -
Looking Through the Lens of Size: Land Use Regulations and Micro-Apartments in San Francisco
Cityscape, 17(2): 223–237, 2015by: Charles Gabbe, AICPThis article examines San Francisco’s land-use regulations for micro-apartments and highlights opportunities for zoning reform to promote the development of micro-apartments.San Francisco, CA