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July 2020Land Lines Magazine
Shenzhen Explores the Benefits of Designing with Nature
The bustling city of Shenzhen, China, is an economic powerhouse that has long been on the front lines of experimentation. Now the former fishing region is banking on the power of water to build a more sustainable, resilient future.
How Urban Highway Removal Is Changing Our Cities
Federally funded highways slice through most of the major cities of the United States, physically dividing neighborhoods and posing serious health risks, but the mindset that drove those projects is shifting.
Cities Are Investing in Green Infrastructure—Should Developers Help Foot the Bill?
As sea levels rise and storms intensify, cities are discovering the benefits of implementing green infrastructure. The question now is how to pay for it.
How Municipalities Are Navigating the Changing Retail Landscape
For decades, shopping malls have been a major source of local property and sales tax revenue. But with malls across the country losing tenants and the media proclaiming a retail apocalypse, local governments are trying on some new ideas for size.
Scenario Planning for Cities and Regions Teaches Planners How—and Why—to Apply This Critical Tool
