Posts about Urban Planning

Commuting in London: If You Stand Still You Go Backwards

CRTKL’s Lucas London and Maren Striker debate how best to traverse the city of London. London, with its charming high streets and network of narrow roads connecting town centres, has a ‘village in the city’ atmosphere not found in rivalling world cities. Within this backdrop of quaintness, you come to realize how much more crowded […]

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Home is Where the Heart Is

CRTKL donated time and creativity to support Dallas’ homeless population. Associate Jeffery Clark discusses his experience. In Dallas, there are over 3,000 homeless people and at least 24% of them are children. Now, let that sink in. And remember, that number covers just Dallas alone. Homelessness is an issue that affects every city in the […]

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Megacities and Polycentric Planning

“Louvre reopens after heavy flooding shuttered Paris museum.” “Mexico City orders all cars off the road one day a week to tackle air pollution.” “Beijing takes lead from London, Singapore as it plans congestion charges to curb capital’s huge traffic jams.” A look at the day’s top headlines is profoundly telling in terms of the […]

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Reimagining a California Beach Community

How environmentally and culturally sensitive development can transform a waterfront environment Imagine a lively community pier filled with local residents, families and visitors. Beachgoers flock to the area and stick around even after the sun goes down, catching a movie or taking a ride on the Lightning Racer rollercoaster. Fishing poles galore stretch out into […]

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