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a wood bench in front of a grassy park
21 Jul
Site Furnishings

Site Furnishings

  • August 2, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

Choosing site furnishings for your project can sometimes be tricky. Read our comprehensive guide to find out everything you need to know to choose the right pieces to complete your urban landscape, park, or trail.

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An R-7591 Bollard and an antique car sitting at a firehall
22 Dec
Metal Casting

The Advantages of Using Aluminum for Site Furnishings and Bollards

  • June 15, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

As a material used for construction and industrial application, aluminum possesses multiple innate qualities that are beneficial and make it a cost-efficient selection for site furnishings and bollards.

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A pedestrian in a yellow jacket walks along a snowy sidewalk
15 Dec
Bollards & Post Covers

The Weather Outside is Frightful: Keeping Pedestrians Safe in Winter

  • June 15, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

Pedestrian fatalities increase during the fall and winter months. How do we design public spaces for year-round pedestrian safety?

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20 Sep
Site Furnishings

12 Must-Follow Twitter Accounts for Industrial Designers

  • June 15, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

Products are created for mass production by industrial designers, who determine and define a product’s form and features using a mix of creativity and scientific decision making.

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Two girls cross a road
25 Aug
Bollards & Post Covers

Bad Urban Design: How do you fix a stroad?

  • June 15, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

Stroads are expensive, dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists, and bad for economic growth in communities throughout Canada and the US.

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A top-down image of our R-5001 Cincinnati Trash Bin
16 Aug
Site Furnishings

Choosing the Right Garbage Bin for Your Site

  • June 15, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

When designing a building or landscape, waste is usually not what comes to mind. However, garbage disposal is an important part of the development planning process as creating a clean space makes an area both appealing and more habitable.

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Cyclists take a break against a mountain backdrop
06 May
Bike Parking

Picture Perfect Peddling: Exploring Montana’s Wild, Rustic Beauty by Bike

  • June 15, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

Picturesque mountain vistas and lush, rolling valleys combine to make Montana a perfect bicycle tourism destination.

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A city view of New York on the Manhattan side approach to the Brooklyn Bridge
04 Feb
Hardscape, Site Furnishings

Urban Benches and NYC Style

  • June 15, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

Outdoor benches are a central part of an urban identity. By having well placed benches, the city invites people out onto the street.

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A picture of Chicago overlooking a beautiful green park
29 Oct
Digital

World Cities Day

  • August 29, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

The world is increasingly urban. The UN’s World Cities Day promotes discussion and action around sustainable city life.

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A man on a bike looks up at a skyscraper that has greenery on its cladding
15 Sep
Digital

GHG Emissions in Cities

  • September 28, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

Municipalities often are where big ideas translate into practical action—the city street is where the rubber hits the road.

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An image of the Miami skyline from the water, with palm trees in the foreground and towers behind, at sunset
13 Jul
Bollards & Post Covers

Florida: Making a Home for High-Tech

  • June 14, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

For tech workers with remote work flexibility, there’s no need to be in a pricey location like the (San Francisco) Bay area.

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Aerial shot of a green city during golden hour
18 Feb
Hardscape

The great debate: Tree pits vs tree grates

  • June 14, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

When choosing how to protect trees on sidewalks, boulevards, and plazas you have a choice: tree pits vs tree grates. Which should you choose? Which is easier to maintain?

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A mom and child sit on a backless park bench sharing a snack with their parcels spread around them.
15 Dec
Site Furnishings

A Guide to Park Benches (for Thriving Neighborhoods)

  • August 4, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

A park bench may be the place for a first kiss or to stop and watch a vibrant sunset. Either way, it is a welcome seat that encourages people to step outside.

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A brown “pirate-ship” with masts for canvas sails, topped with crows’ nests, tied up by a dock
24 Jun
Bollards & Post Covers

7 Types of Cannon Bollards

  • June 30, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

Some cannons were buried muzzle down, and others muzzle up. When up, the bore was usually sealed using an oversized cannonball.

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A picture of city street with bike and bus lanes
08 Jan
Traffic Management

Vision Zero

  • June 14, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

Traditionally, planners see road safety as a “Three E’s” problem, solved through engineering, education, and enforcement.

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A clickable image map showing possible infrastructure improvements
07 Aug
Hardscape

Neighborhood revitalization

  • July 4, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

Municipalities have many projects in need of infrastructure funding. Some investments can return in several different ways. Check out what infrastructure can help support neighborhood revitalization.

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Composite picture: two young urban planners stand before a drawn city map with icons of cost and traffic management
21 Nov
Hardscape, Traffic Management

12 Twitter Accounts for Urban Planners

  • June 12, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

Finding great accounts to follow on social media takes your feed from a time-wasting hazard to a professional resource. Check out twelve of our favorite Twitter feeds for urban planners and other design professionals.

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A line of people as “human bollards” stand between a cycle lane and traffic and cheer riders on
04 Oct
Bollards & Post Covers

Human Bollard Campaigns

  • June 12, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

Painted bike lanes can sometimes cause conflict between drivers and cyclists. Read about the “human bollard” campaigns that cycling advocates have been launching to highlight the need for separated spaces and greater awareness.

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A pink-haired young woman leans over architectural and landscape drawings at standing desk
19 Sep
Bollards & Post Covers, Hardscape

Salaries & Prospects: Landscape Architects, Architects, & Urban Planners

  • June 12, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David

Which states pay the highest salaries to architects, landscape architects, and urban planners? Which pay the least? Find out where these professionals are being hired, how much they make, and what the job prospects are for each over the next decade.

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Cyclists ride down a long slope through a scenic vista in Oregon.
30 Aug
Bike Parking

Cycling in Oregon

  • June 12, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar David
Oregon is leading the way with bicycle friendly initiatives

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