Instead, new urbanists are more inspired by City Beautiful, Garden City, andEuropean urban patterns, according to architect Kevin Klinkenberg of 180 Degrees Design Studio. Deflections, curves, and changes in block patterns are liberally employed throughout most new urban plans.

Mar 11
Mar 11 Living in the City is Cleaner and Greener, study says

Kevin Klinkenberg

Sustainable Design

The study attempts to quantify the carbon dioxide emissions associated with new construction in different locations across the country. Furthermore, it looks at emissions from driving, public transit, home heating and household electricity usage

Mar 9
Mar 9 New Infrastructure Will Put an End to Sprawl

Kevin Klinkenberg

Transportation and Infrastructure

New Urbanism: Kevin Klinkenberg,principal of 180 Degree Design Studio discusses the problem sprawl causes in Kansas City.

Mar 9
Mar 9 Educating Property Owners About Form-Based Codes to Build Walkable Communities

Kevin Klinkenberg

Form Based Codes, Walkable Community

New Urbanism: 180Â° Design Studio working with city officials and property owners to discuss using form-based building regulations to build walkable communities.

Mar 3
Mar 3 Top 10 Most Walkable US Cities

Kevin Klinkenberg

Walkable Community

Mar 2
Mar 2 Homebuyers Look for Green Features to Save Money

Kevin Klinkenberg

Sustainable Design, Walkable Community

Mar 2
Mar 2 Americans Agree: Smart Growth Approach to Transportation Helps Build Communities and Urban Living

Kevin Klinkenberg

Sustainable Design, Walkable Community

Mar 1
Mar 1 Charrettes Combine Planning and Design with Public Forum for Feedback and Support

Kevin Klinkenberg

Sustainable Design

New Urbanism: The charrette process combines a creative, intense work session with public workshops and open houses at critical decision-making points. It is a collaborative planning process that harnesses the talents and energies of all interested parties to create and support a feasible plan that represents the public's collective input on design.

Feb 23
Feb 23 New Urbanism Promotes Green, Walkable Communities

Kevin Klinkenberg

Form Based Codes, New Urbanism, Walkable Community

As cities are becoming more proactive to build walkable communities, they are turning to a new zoning tool known as form-based codes, a method of regulating development to achieve a specific urban form.