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Architects Promote Walkable Communities Through Social Media
180 Urban Design Offers Insight for Sustainable Building and Design
| Source: 180 Degree Urban Design
KANSAS CITY, MO--(Marketwire - April 6, 2009) - A new urban design blog,
www.NewUrbanismBlog.com, recently launched, offering insight to the online
architecture and design community to promote walkable communities. The site
is operated by 180° Urban Design and Architecture.
Kevin Klinkenberg, principal of 180° Urban Design, describes a walkable
community as more than just a place to live. "A great community is
accessible, vibrant, pedestrian-friendly and draws people together."
New Urbanism promotes neighborhoods where people can shop, play, dine,
learn and even work, all within their own neighborhood.
www.NewUrbanismBlog.com is one of the few blogs that presents real-world
experience from architects and designers who plan and design walkable
communities, and use tools such as form-based codes and LEED standards. The
blog also highlights the benefits of living in a walkable community. The
blog will help explain smart growth and sustainability for a greener
environment.
www.NewUrbanismBlog.com shows new developments in the architecture and
design industry through RSS feeds, podcasts, blogs, aggregated content,
commentary, and social networking. The blog engages readers by creating a
learning environment and provokes discussion on how citizens can make their
own communities more livable, walkable and sustainable.
About 180° Urban Design & Architecture
180° Urban Design is recognized for designing successful and sustainable
mixed use projects, whether in green field or redevelopment locations. 180°
Urban Design focuses exclusively on projects of this type and runs the
gamut from master planning and building design through the writing of
form-based zoning codes and design guidelines. While every site and
community is different, our experience has been that our Urban Design
Process holds the key to successful design and implementation.