Came across slides I presented at a #pechakucha event in 2013. My talk focused on the need to create a dense, uniquely urban neighborhood downtown. I not only think it is still possible, but critical at this point. #cityrepair

A photo Mike Lydon (mikelydon.bsky.social) sent me from Bordeaux last week helped pull some threads together I’ve been thinking about lately regarding the future of retail and downtown Louisville in this short article: udstudio.org/stories/improv…

The next Society of Urban Perambulators event is this Saturday, October 16 at 11am and will be a hike through Irish Hill. A number of folks who live and/or work in Irish Hill will join us along the way. Contact me to RSVP, it's free. udstudio.org/stories/soup-t…

I asked Go Dig a Hole in Portland to show me what urban green corridors can look like and he did that and much more, providing inspiration for how we can make Louisville a greener, healthier and more connected city. udstudio.org/stories/vision… @RunWithCraig Mayor Bill Dieruf

Intersection of 5th and Breckinridge, 1926 v 2022 (from UofL Digital Collections). It is sad how many corner stores and other community anchors have been destroyed for parking.

Some results from mapping the activity of Founders Square over the last year. udstudio.org/stories/founde…

Thanks to the local chapters of the architecture, planning and landscape architecture professions, Louisville Metro and the attendees. Great event. udstudio.org/stories/missin…

A look at tax revenue and urban form in Louisville. udstudio.org/stories/how-de…

Great work being presented by this summer’s cohort of student interns working on projects to improve the community. First up we’re the Food Justice and Beargrass Creek teams.

Nature can be part of the solution to heat mitigation, even in cities! Read the #CoolingCities report fr NaturalAreasNYC. And keep an eye on our urban #greening research projects in Louisville, GreenHeartLouisville and the Trager MicroForest Project at Founder's Square. Urban Design Studio

A look at the distribution of grocery stores in Louisville in our lasted Field Notes with Sean Willis 🚲 🚌. udstudio.org/stories/grocer… pic.x.com/G8LxRkQnvx

UofL and Notre Dame's collaborative internship program drives community change, creating a synergy that goes beyond football rivalries. Learn more about the Community Engaged Educational Ecosystem Model here engineering.louisville.edu/uofl-nd-intern…

The Trager MicroForest is coming along. We expect trees to be in the ground by the end of November! udstudio.org/stories/tmfp-w…

Getting closer to completing phase one of the Trager MicroForest! udstudio.org/stories/tmfp-w…

A lot of activity this past weekend at the Trager MicroForest. First delivery and planting of trees. udstudio.org/stories/tmfp-w…

Despite the weather the Trager MicroForest continues to move forward. More trees on the way too. udstudio.org/stories/tmfp-w…

Trager MicroForest Project Weekly Construction Update: 12/02/2024 udstudio.org/stories/tmfp-w…

A look at health issues and redlined districts in Louisville. udstudio.org/stories/health…

Work on the Trager MicroForest is wrapping up to make way for the holidays and cold weather. Looking forward to completing Phase 1 in early 2025 with more than 60 additional trees, 100s of shrubs and final touches on the paths and lighting. Happy New Year! udstudio.org/stories/tmfp-w…

Another great Society of Urban Perambulators event in Jeffersonville last Saturday. Thanks to everyone who attended, our Field Guides, and our own Sean Willis Sean Willis 🚲 🚌 for putting this event together and writing this recap! udstudio.org/stories/soup-j…