Monthly Archives: September 2013
Asking “How High?” on the Way Up
Yes, we should build up and not out. But how high should we be building? Should the sky be the limit? How do we determine what will work best for a given area within our city or county? Really tall … Continue reading
Walkable Streets
What makes a walkable street? Whether we are designing a new neighborhood or considering improvements to an existing neighborhood there are tried and true rules of thumb that can help us design streets that contribute to walkability. Here are a … Continue reading
The “Hard Truth”
The “hard truth” of walkability is that we have to make a choice. We have to choose between either supporting car-dominance or people-dominance. The two can’t really coexist peacefully. In order for pedestrians to be safe those who drive will … Continue reading
Mixed Use=Free Parking
Originally posted on the B.A. Watkins Blog 10/12/2011 by Barry Watkins One thing that comes up fairly often in conversations about the future of downtown Cocoa Beach is parking. Some are concerned that if we add units downtown we won’t … Continue reading
Walkable Places=Green Places
When we talk about the built environment, walkability is a huge key to creating places that are eco-friendly. Interested in helping to preserve the beauty of nature that surrounds us? Would you like to help conserve valuable resources like clean … Continue reading
Walkable Brevard 