10 Keys to Making A Great City Plan – Family Friendly Cities

One of the most interesting and complex challenges a city planner can be a part of, is the creation of a new city-wide plan–particularly one for an ambitious municipality that truly wants to change business-as-usual.

by Brent Toderian

Full Story: http://www.planetizen.com/node/80720/10-keys-making-great-city-plan

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Family Friendly Cities

One of the common criticisms leveled at people who promote urban living goes something like this. “Cities are great for college kids, people starting off in their careers, bohemians, and maybe some older empty nesters with money who have a taste for theater and art. But most people have families and tight budgets. Suburbia is the only place that provides a high quality, safe, affordable life for regular folks with children.”

by John Sanphillippo

Full Story: http://www.newgeography.com/content/005039-family-friendly-cities