Housing, safety, economic success can be found in America's alleyways
This week Strong Towns launched a 5-part series about the history and future of an overlooked, underutilized urban resource: American alleyways.
Written by Thomas Dougherty, architect and founder of Innerblock Design Studio, The American Alley recognizes the origin of this city environment, and leads a revolutionary discussion on how they could be transformed into thriving, productive minor streets that boost social connectivity and economic resilience.
Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 here.
Written by Thomas Dougherty, architect and founder of Innerblock Design Studio, The American Alley recognizes the origin of this city environment, and leads a revolutionary discussion on how they could be transformed into thriving, productive minor streets that boost social connectivity and economic resilience.
Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 here.
The American alley is a resource that has been “out of sight and out of mind,” but it is now one that offers an opportunity for dramatic, value-enhancing redesign and development in many of our towns and cities.
Thomas Dougherty
The series will conclude with the publication of a free ebook Friday, Aug. 20, which includes bonus content not available on the Strong Towns website.
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