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Events
Open Studio - 05|08|2024
By
Patrick Piuma
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April 24, 2024
Project Update
TMFP Weekly Construction Update: 4/22/2024
By
Sean Willis
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April 22, 2024
Events
Walkable Louisville Event with Jeff Speck
By
Patrick Piuma
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April 16, 2024
Project Update
TMFP Weekly Construction Update: 4/15/2024
By
Sean Willis
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April 15, 2024
Exploration
Exploring an Eastern Kentucky Revival
By
Patrick Piuma
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April 9, 2024
Project Update
TMFP Weekly Construction Update: 4/8/2024
By
Sean Willis
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April 8, 2024
Education
Nature in Cities: Student Contest
By
Sean Willis
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April 4, 2024
Project Update
TMFP Weekly Construction Update: 4/1/2024
By
Sean Willis
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April 1, 2024
Urban Futures
Student Engagement for Healthy Cities
By
Sean Willis
|
March 20, 2024
Design
Louisville Can Theoretically Increase Its Protected Bike Lane Network by 1400% Overnight
By
Sean Willis
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March 13, 2024
Events
Open Studio - 03|20|2024
By
Patrick Piuma
|
March 6, 2024
Design
Imagine Louisville Transit Map
By
Patrick Piuma
|
March 3, 2024
Design
Hit-and-Runs Return to Pre-COVID Levels
By
Sean Willis
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February 22, 2024
Health
A Look at Cyclist Safety in Louisville: 2023
By
Sean Willis
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February 19, 2024
Technology
EV Infrastructure and City Design, a Recap from the Open Studio Discussion
By
Patrick Piuma
|
January 25, 2024
Health
An Urban Health Index for Louisville
By
Sean Willis
|
January 16, 2024
Events
Open Studio - 01|24|2024
By
Patrick Piuma
|
January 8, 2024
Design
Louisville Walkability Scoring
By
Sean Willis
|
November 30, 2023
Environment
Louisville Heat Hotspots
By
Sean Willis
|
November 17, 2023
Research
Design thinking about the Health Corridor
By
Patrick Piuma
|
November 6, 2023
Research
Biology research at the Trager MicroForest Project
By
Patrick Piuma
|
October 4, 2023
Events
SoUP: Lexington's Town Branch Commons
By
Patrick Piuma
|
September 26, 2023
Research
Volunteers Needed for Research Study
By
Patrick Piuma
|
September 11, 2023
Design
MagBar Index
By
Sean Willis
|
August 30, 2023
Events
11-18-2023: One-Day Real Estate Workshop
By
Patrick Piuma
|
August 22, 2023
Neighborhoods
SoUP: Logan's Run Redux Recap
By
Patrick Piuma
|
August 21, 2023
Neighborhoods
Grocery Store Access in Louisville
By
Sean Willis
|
August 18, 2023
Economics
How Density Impacts Louisville's Economic Vitality
By
Sean Willis
|
July 28, 2023
Development
Missing Middle Housing Workshop
By
Patrick Piuma
|
July 26, 2023
Events
SoUP: Logan's Run Redux: 08-19-2023
By
Patrick Piuma
|
July 25, 2023
Research
Founders Square Activity Map
By
Sean Willis
|
July 25, 2023
Events
Rescheduled: Society of Urban Perambulators Event
By
Patrick Piuma
|
July 15, 2023
Events
"Missing Middle" Housing Sessions
By
Patrick Piuma
|
July 13, 2023
Design
Improving Bike Safety for a Healthier Louisville
By
Sean Willis
|
July 12, 2023
Events
Downtown Walkability Study
By
Patrick Piuma
|
July 7, 2023
Environment
Setting up sensors to study microclimates in a future MicroForest
By
Patrick Piuma
|
June 5, 2023
Neighborhoods
Homelessness Risk
By
Sean Willis
|
June 2, 2023
News
WHAS11: Aggressive tree planting campaign looks to green up downtown Louisville
By
Patrick Piuma
|
June 1, 2023
Research
Health Corridor Presentation
By
Patrick Piuma
|
April 20, 2023
Neighborhoods
Corner Store Mapping Project Update
By
Sean Willis
|
April 13, 2023
Events
March 2: The Trager MicroForest Project Open House
By
Patrick Piuma
|
February 24, 2023
Design
A Few Minutes and Miles in the Motor City
By
Patrick Piuma
|
January 27, 2023
News
Progress on Founders Square: Site Survey and 3D Scan
By
Patrick Piuma
|
January 25, 2023
Events
SoUP: Butchertown Bustle Recap
By
Patrick Piuma
|
November 22, 2022
News
Trager MicroForest Project Press Release
By
Patrick Piuma
|
November 17, 2022
Events
SoUP: Butchertown Bustle: 11-19-2022
By
Patrick Piuma
|
October 25, 2022
Design
Vision of a Greener, Healthier, and More Connected City
By
Patrick Piuma
|
September 16, 2022
Events
September 15: Conversation on parks, greenspace and the health of our city
By
Patrick Piuma
|
August 31, 2022
Environment
Searching for Building Foundations to Build a Strong Foundation for Revitalization
By
Patrick Piuma
|
July 20, 2022
Events
Open Studio - 05|18|2022
By
Patrick Piuma
|
May 12, 2022
Events
April 13th: Bernheim L+A+N+D Event at the UDS
By
Patrick Piuma
|
April 6, 2022
Neighborhoods
SoUP: Schnitzelburg and Meriwether Walk Recap
By
Patrick Piuma
|
March 28, 2022
News
Windows Into the Community KMAC Opening Exhibit
By
Patrick Piuma
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March 24, 2022
Events
KMAC Exhibit Opening: Windows Into the Community 3/16/22
By
Patrick Piuma
|
March 11, 2022
Events
SoUP: Schnitzelburg and Meriwether Walk: 3-19-2022
By
Patrick Piuma
|
March 9, 2022
Events
Open Studio - 03|09|2022
By
Patrick Piuma
|
March 2, 2022
Events
Open Studio - 02|23|2022
By
Patrick Piuma
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February 17, 2022
Events
Open Studio - 02|09|2022
By
Patrick Piuma
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February 3, 2022
Events
Open Studio - 01|19|2022
By
Patrick Piuma
|
January 18, 2022
Events
Open Studio - 01|12|2022
By
Patrick Piuma
|
January 10, 2022
Events
Open Studio - 01|05|2022
By
Patrick Piuma
|
January 4, 2022
Design
UK COD StudioLouisville Preston Corridor Exhibit
By
Patrick Piuma
|
December 21, 2021
Events
Open Studio - 12|08|2021
By
Patrick Piuma
|
December 6, 2021
Events
Studio Louisville Exhibition - 12|15|2021
By
Patrick Piuma
|
December 5, 2021
Neighborhoods
Eastern, Shelby & Preston: Louisville’s forgotten neighborhood center
By
Pat Smith
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December 5, 2021
Events
Open Studio - 12|01|2021
By
Patrick Piuma
|
November 29, 2021
Events
Open Studio - 11|24|2021
By
Patrick PIuma
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November 21, 2021
Events
Open Studio - 11|17|2021
By
Patrick Piuma
|
November 14, 2021
Design
Park Views
By
Patrick Piuma
|
November 12, 2021
News
Healthful City Pop-Up Design Studio - Press Release
By
Patrick Piuma
|
November 2, 2021
Design
The Healthful City: Workshop 1 Recap
By
Patrick Piuma
|
October 13, 2021
Events
SoUP: The Irish Hill Hike
By
Patrick Piuma
|
October 11, 2021
Neighborhoods
Third Place for Community
By
Patrick PIuma
|
September 27, 2021
Activation
Bring Back Some Fascination to the Streets of Downtown
By
Patrick Piuma
|
September 17, 2021
Design
Improving the city's user interface with micro-retail
By
Patrick Piuma
|
September 9, 2021
Events
SoUP: Urban Park Perambulation
By
Patrick Piuma
|
May 31, 2021
Design
Bump-Outs, Bold Moves and Big Ideas
By
Patrick Piuma
|
May 26, 2021
Neighborhoods
A Look at the Past and Future of Downtown Louisville
By
Patrick Piuma
|
May 16, 2021
Neighborhoods
What's around the corner for Downtown Louisville?
By
Patrick Piuma
|
May 10, 2021
Events
Downtown Loop with Vital Sites
By
Patrick Piuma
|
May 2, 2021
Development
Regret is a One-Way Street
By
Patrick Piuma
|
March 9, 2021
Neighborhoods
Bardstown Road, A Reunion of Sorts
By
Patrick Piuma
|
March 5, 2021
Neighborhoods
Portland Warehouse District
By
Patrick Piuma
|
March 1, 2021
Events
Portland Warehouse District Walkabout
By
Patrick Piuma
|
February 13, 2021
Neighborhoods
Limerick Stroll
By
Patrick Piuma
|
January 31, 2021
Events
The Society of Urban Perambulators: Limerick Stroll with Steve Sizemore
By
Patrick Piuma
|
January 20, 2021
News
Fire at the Old Urban Design Studio
By
Patrick Piuma
|
September 25, 2020
Activation
Stadium Bus Stop Seating Project on Bardstown Road
By
Patrick Piuma
|
November 1, 2019
Events
Citystate Radio
By
Patrick Piuma
|
July 26, 2019
Events
CNU 27 | Louisville
By
Patrick Piuma
|
May 23, 2019
Neighborhoods
Jane’s Walk - Portland
By
Brian Pierce
|
November 14, 2016
Events
Strong Towns Conference September 24-25
By
Brian Pierce
|
September 16, 2016
Neighborhoods
What Makes a Great Neighborhood?
By
Patrick Piuma
|
August 1, 2016
Activation
Volunteers make ReSurfaced
By
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June 1, 2016
Design
Google Maps Pac-Man and Street Connectivity
By
Patrick Piuma
|
March 13, 2016
Design
Urban Acupuncture in Action in Louisville: A catalyst in a sea of surface lots
By
Patrick Piuma
|
March 9, 2016
Neighborhoods
Great Streets Start with Strong Corners
By
Patrick Piuma
|
November 20, 2015
Activation
ReSurfaced: Three Days at 10th Street
By
|
October 6, 2015
Activation
ReSurfaced: Point Commons Concept
By
Patrick Piuma
|
August 11, 2015
Activation
Mix Tapes - Guest Curated Playlists for ReSurfaced
By
|
June 10, 2015
STORIES AND OBSERVATIONS
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Events
Open Studio - 05|08|2024
April 24, 2024
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Project Update
TMFP Weekly Construction Update: 4/22/2024
April 22, 2024
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Events
Walkable Louisville Event with Jeff Speck
April 16, 2024
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Project Update
TMFP Weekly Construction Update: 4/15/2024
April 15, 2024
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Exploration
Exploring an Eastern Kentucky Revival
April 9, 2024
CHECK IT!
Project Update
TMFP Weekly Construction Update: 4/8/2024
April 8, 2024
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Education
Nature in Cities: Student Contest
April 4, 2024
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Project Update
TMFP Weekly Construction Update: 4/1/2024
April 1, 2024
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Urban Futures
Student Engagement for Healthy Cities
March 20, 2024
CHECK IT!
Design
Louisville Can Theoretically Increase Its Protected Bike Lane Network by 1400% Overnight
March 13, 2024
CHECK IT!
Events
Open Studio - 03|20|2024
March 6, 2024
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Design
Imagine Louisville Transit Map
March 3, 2024
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Design
Hit-and-Runs Return to Pre-COVID Levels
February 22, 2024
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Health
A Look at Cyclist Safety in Louisville: 2023
February 19, 2024
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Technology
EV Infrastructure and City Design, a Recap from the Open Studio Discussion
January 25, 2024
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Health
An Urban Health Index for Louisville
January 16, 2024
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Events
Open Studio - 01|24|2024
January 8, 2024
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Design
Louisville Walkability Scoring
November 30, 2023
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Environment
Louisville Heat Hotspots
November 17, 2023
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Research
Design thinking about the Health Corridor
November 6, 2023
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Research
Biology research at the Trager MicroForest Project
October 4, 2023
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Events
SoUP: Lexington's Town Branch Commons
September 26, 2023
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Research
Volunteers Needed for Research Study
September 11, 2023
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Design
MagBar Index
August 30, 2023
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Events
11-18-2023: One-Day Real Estate Workshop
August 22, 2023
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Neighborhoods
SoUP: Logan's Run Redux Recap
August 21, 2023
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Neighborhoods
Grocery Store Access in Louisville
August 18, 2023
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Economics
How Density Impacts Louisville's Economic Vitality
July 28, 2023
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Development
Missing Middle Housing Workshop
July 26, 2023
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Events
SoUP: Logan's Run Redux: 08-19-2023
July 25, 2023
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Research
Founders Square Activity Map
July 25, 2023
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Events
Rescheduled: Society of Urban Perambulators Event
July 15, 2023
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Events
"Missing Middle" Housing Sessions
July 13, 2023
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Design
Improving Bike Safety for a Healthier Louisville
July 12, 2023
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Events
Downtown Walkability Study
July 7, 2023
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Environment
Setting up sensors to study microclimates in a future MicroForest
June 5, 2023
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Neighborhoods
Homelessness Risk
June 2, 2023
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News
WHAS11: Aggressive tree planting campaign looks to green up downtown Louisville
June 1, 2023
CHECK IT!
Research
Health Corridor Presentation
April 20, 2023
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Neighborhoods
Corner Store Mapping Project Update
April 13, 2023
CHECK IT!
Events
March 2: The Trager MicroForest Project Open House
February 24, 2023
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Design
A Few Minutes and Miles in the Motor City
January 27, 2023
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News
Progress on Founders Square: Site Survey and 3D Scan
January 25, 2023
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Events
SoUP: Butchertown Bustle Recap
November 22, 2022
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News
Trager MicroForest Project Press Release
November 17, 2022
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Events
SoUP: Butchertown Bustle: 11-19-2022
October 25, 2022
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Design
Vision of a Greener, Healthier, and More Connected City
September 16, 2022
CHECK IT!
Events
September 15: Conversation on parks, greenspace and the health of our city
August 31, 2022
CHECK IT!
Environment
Searching for Building Foundations to Build a Strong Foundation for Revitalization
July 20, 2022
CHECK IT!
Events
Open Studio - 05|18|2022
May 12, 2022
CHECK IT!
Events
April 13th: Bernheim L+A+N+D Event at the UDS
April 6, 2022
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Neighborhoods
SoUP: Schnitzelburg and Meriwether Walk Recap
March 28, 2022
CHECK IT!
News
Windows Into the Community KMAC Opening Exhibit
March 24, 2022
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Events
KMAC Exhibit Opening: Windows Into the Community 3/16/22
March 11, 2022
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Events
SoUP: Schnitzelburg and Meriwether Walk: 3-19-2022
March 9, 2022
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Events
Open Studio - 03|09|2022
March 2, 2022
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Events
Open Studio - 02|23|2022
February 17, 2022
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Events
Open Studio - 02|09|2022
February 3, 2022
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Events
Open Studio - 01|19|2022
January 18, 2022
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Events
Open Studio - 01|12|2022
January 10, 2022
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Events
Open Studio - 01|05|2022
January 4, 2022
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Design
UK COD StudioLouisville Preston Corridor Exhibit
December 21, 2021
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Events
Open Studio - 12|08|2021
December 6, 2021
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Events
Studio Louisville Exhibition - 12|15|2021
December 5, 2021
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Neighborhoods
Eastern, Shelby & Preston: Louisville’s forgotten neighborhood center
December 5, 2021
CHECK IT!
Events
Open Studio - 12|01|2021
November 29, 2021
CHECK IT!
Events
Open Studio - 11|24|2021
November 21, 2021
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Events
Open Studio - 11|17|2021
November 14, 2021
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Design
Park Views
November 12, 2021
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News
Healthful City Pop-Up Design Studio - Press Release
November 2, 2021
CHECK IT!
Design
The Healthful City: Workshop 1 Recap
October 13, 2021
CHECK IT!
Events
SoUP: The Irish Hill Hike
October 11, 2021
CHECK IT!
Neighborhoods
Third Place for Community
September 27, 2021
CHECK IT!
Activation
Bring Back Some Fascination to the Streets of Downtown
September 17, 2021
CHECK IT!
Design
Improving the city's user interface with micro-retail
September 9, 2021
CHECK IT!
Events
SoUP: Urban Park Perambulation
May 31, 2021
CHECK IT!
Design
Bump-Outs, Bold Moves and Big Ideas
May 26, 2021
CHECK IT!
Neighborhoods
A Look at the Past and Future of Downtown Louisville
May 16, 2021
CHECK IT!
Neighborhoods
What's around the corner for Downtown Louisville?
May 10, 2021
CHECK IT!
Events
Downtown Loop with Vital Sites
May 2, 2021
CHECK IT!
Development
Regret is a One-Way Street
March 9, 2021
CHECK IT!
Neighborhoods
Bardstown Road, A Reunion of Sorts
March 5, 2021
CHECK IT!
Neighborhoods
Portland Warehouse District
March 1, 2021
CHECK IT!
Events
Portland Warehouse District Walkabout
February 13, 2021
CHECK IT!
Neighborhoods
Limerick Stroll
January 31, 2021
CHECK IT!
Events
The Society of Urban Perambulators: Limerick Stroll with Steve Sizemore
January 20, 2021
CHECK IT!
News
Fire at the Old Urban Design Studio
September 25, 2020
CHECK IT!
Activation
Stadium Bus Stop Seating Project on Bardstown Road
November 1, 2019
CHECK IT!
Events
Citystate Radio
July 26, 2019
CHECK IT!
Events
CNU 27 | Louisville
May 23, 2019
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Neighborhoods
Jane’s Walk - Portland
November 14, 2016
CHECK IT!
Events
Strong Towns Conference September 24-25
September 16, 2016
CHECK IT!
Neighborhoods
What Makes a Great Neighborhood?
August 1, 2016
CHECK IT!
Activation
Volunteers make ReSurfaced
June 1, 2016
CHECK IT!
Design
Google Maps Pac-Man and Street Connectivity
March 13, 2016
CHECK IT!
Design
Urban Acupuncture in Action in Louisville: A catalyst in a sea of surface lots
March 9, 2016
CHECK IT!
Neighborhoods
Great Streets Start with Strong Corners
November 20, 2015
CHECK IT!
Activation
ReSurfaced: Three Days at 10th Street
October 6, 2015
CHECK IT!
Activation
ReSurfaced: Point Commons Concept
August 11, 2015
CHECK IT!
Activation
Mix Tapes - Guest Curated Playlists for ReSurfaced
June 10, 2015
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