Planning December 2016

Planning December 2016

Cities Invest in Urban Planning Improvements

As skateboarding gains popularity, cities are investing in infrastructure. John Carpenter discusses Westminster, Colorado's transformation into a more welcoming urban center. With Hurricane Matthew's approach, numerous counties evacuated, underscoring the importance of meticulous planning. Additionally, zoos in urban parks frequently result in green spaces being replaced by parking lots.

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Putting a 'There' There

Former planning director John Carpenter tells us how Westminster, Colorado, is making itself into a more inviting urban center.
 

Lions and Tigers and . . . Cars?

When zoos live in urban parks, beloved green places sometimes give way to ugly parking spaces. By Peter Harnik and Alexandra Hiple.

Skate Parks Ramp Up

As skateboarding goes mainstream, cities are investing in infrastructure, reports Lee Chilcote.
 

Out of Harm's Way

Dozens of counties evacuated as Hurricane Matthew advanced on the Southeast. Those massive migrations take careful planning, writes Craig Guillot.
 

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