Commission reviews Regent Street preferred design; staff told to prioritize pedestrian crossings and off-street bike connections City staff presented a preferred "community main street" design for Regent Street aimed at wider sidewalks, midblock bump-outs, parking as a pedestrian buffer and accommodations for emergency access. Commissioners supported the overall direction but pressed staff for stronger crossing treatments, clearer delivery/curb-management plans and the best off-street bike connections to the Southwest Path.

Madison is transforming Regent Street into a vibrant community hub with wider sidewalks and improved pedestrian safety, but will it meet the needs of cyclists too?

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Flint board accepts philanthropic playground program, outlines community co‑design timeline Trustees approved a Mott/Charles Stewart‑supported playground initiative for five elementary schools and heard a co‑design timeline with community advisory committees, student focus groups, conceptual renderings and gallery walks with planned openings in summer.

Flint Community Schools is set to transform its playgrounds with over $7 million in philanthropic support, involving the community in every step of the design process!

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#MI #CitizenPortal #PlaygroundInnovation #PhilanthropicSupport #CommunityDesign #FlintElementary

Auburn planning commission approves three-unit design review at 160 Oak Street, 4-1 The Auburn Planning Commission approved a design review permit (DRP25-06) for three detached one-bedroom units at 160 Oak Street after staff recommended approval and commissioners discussed setbacks, drainage and the lack of local residential design standards. The permit passed on a 4-1 roll call vote.

Auburn's Planning Commission has greenlit a transformative project to build three modern residential units, sparking a debate over local design standards and neighborhood aesthetics.

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#AuburnPlacerCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #UrbanPlanning #AuburnPlanning #CommunityDesign

Letcher County is making strides in flood recovery by approving the design of the Blackhawk Community Center and innovative stream-stabilization plans to protect Elliott/Eovia Park!

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#LetcherCounty #KY #CitizenPortal #LetcherCountyCommunity #FloodRecovery #CommunityDesign

Planning staff outlines sweeping Weber County land‑use code rewrite; commissioners debate TDRs, design themes and timing Planning staff presented a comprehensive rewrite of county land‑use code that would import selected Ogden Valley provisions and streamline zones. Commissioners broadly supported many edits but debated Transferable Development Rights, form‑based flexibility, signage and lighting limits and the political timing for major policy changes.

Weber County is on the brink of a major land-use code overhaul, sparking heated debates over the future of zoning, development rights, and design standards!

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#WeberCounty #UT #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal #HousingAffordability #CommunityDesign

Communities do not need more programs. They need systems where the right choices are the easy choices, where impact is visible, and where participation is structural.

That is the difference between campaigns and infrastructure.

#CommunityDesign #PropTech

Imagine a neighborhood where:
→ Environmental impact is visible to everyone
→ Healthy living is designed in, not opted into
→ Neighbors are connected, not just co-located

That is not a vision. It is infrastructure.

#Sustainability #CommunityDesign

Design Review Board returns three Swarthmore Drive house proposals for redesign after fire, drainage and habitat concerns After extended public comment about wildfire risk, drainage, habitat and access, the Glendale Design Review Board voted Jan. 22 to return three proposed Swarthmore Drive residences (Parcels A, B and C) for redesign, asking for varied materials/roof forms, clarified front entries and relocated trash enclosures; all motions passed 3–0.

The Glendale Design Review Board has sent three proposed hillside homes back for redesign, raising alarms over wildfire risks, drainage issues, and habitat impacts.

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#GlendaleLosAngelesCounty #CA #EnvironmentalImpact #GlendaleHousing #CitizenPortal #FireSafety #CommunityDesign

Murfreesboro workshop advances updates to city design guidelines, adds flexible open-space and material standards Consultants and city staff previewed revisions that would recategorize formal open space by land use, add an "enhanced landscape" option, separate design rules for townhomes and industrial buildings, limit metal-panel coverage by quality standards, and ban flat canopies for fuel stations and car washes. No formal vote was taken; the revisions will move to Planning Commission and then to City Council for acknowledgement.

Murfreesboro is revamping its design guidelines with fresh open-space rules and new standards for townhomes and industrial buildings—could this reshape the city's future?

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#TN #MurfreesboroDesign #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment #CitizenPortal #CommunityDesign

Placemaking Click to read more on the website.

Enhancing overall wellbeing of citizens is a core benefit of strategic placemaking. Let's design spaces that uplift and inspire! ✨

#Placemaking #Wellbeing #CommunityDesign #Recreation

Split-screen image of Santa Clara: left side shows a quiet parking lot and strip mall under blue sky; right side shows a vibrant, tree-lined street with people walking, outdoor cafés, string lights, and warm evening glow. Caption at bottom invites viewers to help shape future community spaces.

Santa Clara is changing — and you’re invited to help shape what comes next. Spaces for connection, creativity, and community are on the horizon. Let’s build it together.

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#UrbanTransformation

I would choose to solve the lack of digital infrastructure to ensure every local talent like Hezron has high-speed access to global markets. Empowering our community with the right tools turns local inspiration into global impact.

#DigitalAccess #CommunityDesign #ProjectTrinite #TechForGood

Walkability matters. Designing parking so cars don’t dominate creates safer, healthier communities.

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#WalkableCommunities #UrbanDesign #HealthyNeighborhoods #Walkability #UrbanPlanning #CommunityDesign #HumanCenteredDesign #AffordableHousing #TransportationPlanning #Shelterforce

Infrastructure and Urban Design Click to read more on the website.

From parks to trails, community green spaces to cycling routes – these are CRITICAL infrastructure. Let's ensure they're part of every urban plan. 💚

#ParksAndRec #GreenSpaces #CommunityDesign #CriticalInfrastructure

Design can reduce loneliness. Porches, stoops, and gardens help neighbors connect naturally.

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#SocialConnection #CommunityDesign #PocketNeighborhoods #UrbanDesign #HealthyCommunities #AffordableHousing #Placemaking #Shelterforce

Design, sustainability and field plans advance for Longmeadow middle school Design meetings for Longmeadow’s new middle school are advancing: the building committee is reviewing finishes and staging, considering synthetic turf for athletic fields, assessing photovoltaic readiness with a consultant, and seeking a tax consultant to pursue Inflation Reduction Act incentives; no final decisions were made and the committee invited continued input.

Exciting developments are underway for Longmeadow's new middle school, featuring innovative designs, sustainable practices, and state-of-the-art athletic facilities!

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#MA #SustainabilityInitiatives #AthleticFacilities #CitizenPortal #CommunityDesign

Medford advisory team meeting lays out sustainability, maintenance and student-priority goals for new high school Advisory team members and residents told designers they want a durable, maintainable Medford High School that meets MSBA requirements and the specialized stretch code, balances electrification with CTE needs, and plans for grid and bus-electrification constraints. No votes were held.

Designers are gathering community insights to shape Medford's new high school, focusing on sustainability, cost-effective materials, and the needs of future students.

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#MA #EducationEquity #SustainabilityInitiatives #MedfordPublicSchools #CitizenPortal #CommunityDesign

🏆 The 2026 Aaron Winborn Award needs your design!
The CWG is calling on artists, makers, and Drupal community members to submit ideas for this handcrafted honor recognizing generosity and collaboration.
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#Drupal #OpenSource #CommunityDesign #AaronWinbornAward

Commission approves demolition of former downtown jail; county to return with phased plaza designs The Downtown Commission approved Franklin County’s application to demolish the former downtown jail (370 South Front St.) and to grade and seed the lot for future redevelopment, while asking the county to return with coordinated phase‑2 plaza and streetscape designs for the courthouse square corners.

Franklin County is set to transform the former downtown jail into a vibrant early learning center and improved streetscape, with demolition approved to kick off the exciting redevelopment!

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#OH #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #UrbanRedevelopment #CommunityDesign

Pinellas County reviews proposed consolidated campus in Largo with security, parking and downtown disposition plans County staff and architects presented a site plan for a consolidated government and justice campus at Ulmerton and Ulmerton/ICOP: two main buildings (justice and administration), a 1,100‑space garage, secure courtyard and a central energy plant. Commissioners pressed for traffic signals, emergency access, security flow and a plan to phase disposal/

Pinellas County is unveiling an ambitious plan for a secure government and justice campus that promises enhanced accessibility and safety for all citizens.

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#PinellasCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #UrbanDevelopment #CommunityDesign

I’ve been thinking a lot about third spaces recently—those places that exist outside of home and work where community really thrives.

#ThirdPlaces #CommunityDesign #CreativeSpaces #PublicSpaces #UrbanCulture #SocialDesign #PlaceMaking #LocalCreatives

When the scaffolding of public life shakes, we don’t rebuild alone.
We gather — to listen, feed, and design what comes next.
Belonging isn’t a sentiment. It’s infrastructure.
#Belonging #CommunityDesign #Gather

Planning commission backs rezone for McClung Road storage site; special use and variance also recommended Commission recommended rezoning a parcel near McClung Road from Commercial General to Employment Office to allow a climate‑controlled self‑storage facility and — after debate — recommended approval of a special‑use permit and an FAR variance. Staff had recommended denial of the storage special use and the variance; commissioners voted separately to

The Planning Commission's controversial decision to rezone a McClung Road parcel for climate-controlled self-storage could reshape the area's economic landscape, but not without debate!

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#AthensClarkeCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #CommunityDesign #LandUsePlanning #AthensStorage

Marlene Wagner alternative building technologies, spatial strategies and collective processes

a_palaver 261_ Marlene Wagner
Dienstag 2025 11 04 - 14:00 auf Radio ORANGE 94.0 aber jetzt schon online als podcast auf:
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#architecture
#architektur_im_radio
#architekturpodcast
#SocialArchitecture
#PublicArchitecture
#DesignBuild
#CommunityDesign

Planning commission endorses objective design standards for Roseville residential infill The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the City Council consider and adopt objective design standards for residential infill (file PL25-0450). Staff said the standards close a gap where state law and project types now require only objective standards and where older neighborhoods lack the specific-plan standards that guide newer areas.

Roseville's Planning Commission is paving the way for a vibrant, livable community by recommending new design standards for residential development that protect neighborhood aesthetics!

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#RosevillePlacerCounty #CA #InfillDevelopment #CitizenPortal #UrbanPlanning #CommunityDesign

Our CEO Jarrod Hill will attend the PLA National Conference in Hobart, 9–12 Nov 2025, themed “Inspired by the Past – Visions for the Future.”
Join us in shaping what’s next for parks, leisure & sport 👉 www.parksleisure.com.au/events/event...
#PLANationalConference #CommunityDesign

A galera do Linux é show demais, depois do anúncio do Affinity de forma gratuita ontem, já fizeram tutorial para instalar via Bottles + Wine. #bolhadev #bolhatech #design #CommunityDesign #Affinity

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Architectural board grants final approval for Ortega Park master plan with conditions Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review granted final approval for the Ortega Park master plan, approving community-driven renovations including a pool, skate park, sport courts and extensive mural preservation with conditions on gates and window treatment.

Santa Barbara's Ortega Park is set for a major transformation with a new pool, skate park, and a commitment to preserving local art—thanks to a decade of community collaboration!

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#SantaBarbaraCitySantaBarbaraCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #SantaBarbaraParks #PublicArt #CommunityDesign

Crafting a Vision for Inclusion at SoMi Parc in Miami At SoMi Parc in Miami, design, accessibility and affordability combine to help residents with vision loss live independently.

Discover how #SoMiParc is shaping a more inclusive future in #Miami. Read about the vision behind the design:
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#Inclusion #UrbanDevelopment #CommunityDesign

Lake Bluff Yacht Club seeks larger boathouse; board gives preliminary design feedback At a workshop the Lake Bluff Yacht Club presented a revised boathouse plan larger than the prior design; board members raised foundation, material and fence concerns and asked for refined drawings before a formal application.

The Lake Bluff Yacht Club is revamping its boathouse plans, proposing a larger design with a second-floor loft, but will it meet the board's standards for aesthetics and safety?

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#LakeBluffLakeCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #ArchitecturalFeedback #PublicAccess #CommunityDesign