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September 13, 2016 by CallisonRTKL

DATÜM: Smart City Mobility

The modern commuter demands speed and convenience, and advancements in technology and travel promise to exceed our wildest expectations. But is the current transit infrastructure ready for such drastic changes? A MOBILE FUTURE Nothing is driving disruption in travel more than a rapidly growing urban population. Schedules are impacted, plans are delayed and waiting […]

September 6, 2016 by

A Plan for Burning Man

CallisonRTKL’s Phil Walker applies urban design principles to annual counter-culture festival Pop-up cities, displaced communities and emergency settlements have emerged as a significant challenge for governments and cities around the world. But this struggle isn’t only confined to emergency situations. Burning Man, the legendary annual counter-cultural festival in the Nevada desert, has been grappling with […]

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August 11, 2016 by CallisonRTKL

The New Luxury

What do micro-units, Amazon, public transportation and dog baths have to do with each other? Hint: the answer has nothing to do with dollars and cents. Trends are reflections of societal desires, and there are some interesting trends evident in the Midwest that are representative of global trends on the rise. One such trend is […]

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July 13, 2016 by CallisonRTKL

Creating Community: pop-up parks provide active, engaging and inclusive public space

CallisonRTKL’s Eduardo Castaneda discusses how public projects can go a long way in improving urban neighborhoods Last April, residents of Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood opened their doors to find a pop-up park. For four days, the park was open to the public, drawing in guests with programmed activities, outdoor movies, music and art. The Crowdus […]

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July 6, 2016 by CallisonRTKL

The First Lady, SoulCycle and Healthy Cities

Bikes are a healthy alternative to cars, but what would a truly bicycle-friendly city look like? Nate Cherry discusses workout trends, new routines and health-conscious cities. A Soulful Phenomenon In a New York Times article earlier this year, Michelle Obama professed her love for SoulCycle, the TriBeCa-based studio cycling chain known for its heart-pounding, mind-body fusion […]

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