urbanism
noun
ur·ban·ism
ˈər-bə-ˌni-zəm 
1
: the characteristic way of life of city dwellers
2
a
: the study of the physical needs of urban societies
b
3
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Between the lines: The proposal gives more power to councilors to act within the unique needs of their district, while also taking some of the heat off Hogsett for choosing one priority — forest preservation or tactical urbanism, for example — over another.
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Arika Herron, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024
And so in essence, our idea is to try to offer urbanism at a more affordable price point.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
To travel from the center of Paris to Asnières-sur-Seine, about six miles northwest, is to witness a cross section of the city's evolution: Neoclassical monuments give way to the industrial suburb of Clichy, where corporate giants are headquartered and sustainable urbanism is taking hold.
—Alice Cavanagh, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024
For planner James Rojas, a more informal urbanism – such as allowing street vendors – has benefits the north can learn from.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2024
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Arika Herron, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024
And so in essence, our idea is to try to offer urbanism at a more affordable price point.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
To travel from the center of Paris to Asnières-sur-Seine, about six miles northwest, is to witness a cross section of the city's evolution: Neoclassical monuments give way to the industrial suburb of Clichy, where corporate giants are headquartered and sustainable urbanism is taking hold.
—Alice Cavanagh, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024
For planner James Rojas, a more informal urbanism – such as allowing street vendors – has benefits the north can learn from.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2024
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“Urbanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urbanism. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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