Regenerating a derelict historic harbor cut off by flood defenses (UK)
Northfleet Harbour is considered by some to be the most exciting opportunity for a Thames Marina and maritime centre on the River Thames (England)….
Issue #23: March 15, 2016
Examining the growing trend towards community-led regeneration in the UK
On January 10, 2016 the Prime Minister announced a programme pledging to transform the UK’s worst housing estates or so-called ‘sink estates’, which Secretary…
Venezuela launches Ministry of Urban Farming to address severe food shortages
Last week, opposition lawmakers in Venezuela declared a “food emergency.” That’s because Venezuela is facing widespread shortages of milk, meat, bread and other staples….
Lost 60 years ago, Los Angeles restores rail service from downtown to ocean
After a six-decade hiatus, passenger rail service will return to the traffic-choked Westside of Los Angeles, California in May of 2016. The $1.5-billion, 6.6-mile…
Devitalizing Policies: U.S. HUD discourages walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods
Growing numbers of young and old Americans prefer to live in communities where they can walk to stores, school, services, parks and public transportation….