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If you’ve driven past Allianz Field in Saint Paul lately, you may have noticed a few changes. The 34.4-acre site will soon have new retail space, office buildings, and even a giant loon sculpture. Check out the full story on our website. #cities #StPaul #development #soccer #loons #village https://lnkd.in/gmzR76QZ

The Paris 2024 Olympic Village is designed for long-term, sustainable use. It represents an understanding of the impact that the Games have on residents and a departure from how Villages have historically been developed. It is not without its flaws, but Paris has demonstrated how the design and development of Olympic Villages can really go for the gold. #Paris #Olympics #2024Olympics #sustainability #urbandesign #OlympicVillage https://lnkd.in/gYHJqMSZ

Traditional zoning maps often rely heavily on color differentiation (red for retail, purple for industrial, yellow for residential, etc.), posing a significant challenge for individuals with color vision deficiency (CVD), commonly known as color blindness. Recognizing this issue, there are ways to create color-blind friendly zoning maps, ensuring that everyone can access and understand how land use in their community is organized. #zoning #accessibility #maps #urbanplanning #cities #design Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gheHxguM

Happy (almost) Fourth of July! ✨ Cities like Salt Lake City, Boulder, and Tahoe City are switching to drone shows for safety, environmental, and economical reasons, offering a reusable and sustainable alternative that still preserves the festive spirit. Fireworks, it seems, are fizzling out 🎇 #IndependenceDay #cities #fireworks #drones #technology https://lnkd.in/gwMmDb7W

While convenient and staples of the American fast-food experience, drive-thrus can also impede traffic flow and put cyclists and pedestrians at risk. They are unlikely to disappear anytime soon, but as more cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul, or even Atlanta adopt bans and restrictions, drive-thrus may become a little less commonplace along American roadways. #cities #urbanplanning #cars #traffic #fastfood #drivethru https://lnkd.in/gkYgSpHp

The new SHC office has a variety of amenities and features – a coffee shop, lots of natural light, and . . . a well-placed bike rack. Bike parking can sometimes be difficult to find, but it’s a small and cost-effective way to encourage and support cyclists. #urbanplanning #cities #bikes #biketowork #morningcommute https://lnkd.in/gPxztz5r

The past month has been a lot of work, but we're finally in our new office space! Check out our blog for more information and make sure to update your records with our new address. https://lnkd.in/gyGtY69n

This weekend, the City of St. Paul held its 38th annual Citywide Spring Cleanup. The event calls on volunteers to pick up litter in the City’s parks and streets to celebrate Earth Day and to tidy up before the warmer weather ahead. Volunteers gathered at 25 different sites around the City and were equipped with bags, gloves, and coffee before heading out. #earthday2024 #earth #climatechange #spring #SaintPaul #parks https://lnkd.in/gqE4kY2x

Cities in the path of Monday’s total solar eclipse experienced approximately four minutes of darkness as the moon stepped in front of the sun. It was a momentary and brief celestial event; however, the economic impact of the eclipse will likely linger in cities and towns across North America for months to come. #eclipse2024 #solareclipse2024 #cities #urbanplanning https://lnkd.in/gYHEra32

In 2008, the City of Houston prohibited the installation inflatable tube men along with other “attention getting devices.” Supporters of the ban argued that inflatable tube men were not only distracting, but also tacky and adversely impacted the city’s image. Whether you find them unsightly, distracting, or just plain silly, inflatable tube men are here to stay. #cities #design #Houston #urbanplanning https://lnkd.in/gxRzjPpv