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Cap Parks are logical solution for creating urban green space over city highways. Seattle's "Cap Park" solution over an interstate that cuts threw the heart of the city. City Planners See Elegance of ‘Capping’ Freeways with New Park, Development Space A “hit-you-between-the-eyes” simple improvement to urban living is what’s become known as the “Cap Park.” It’s one of those ideas that makes you shout, “Why didn’t we do this years ago?” Cap parks are a two-for-one solution that

If there was any doubt about hipsters and the “culture class” sparking urban success that doubt melts fast when you consider Pittsburgh. Yes, if you didn’t know it already, Pittsburgh is hip. Very hip. The city has traded its “Iron City” soot for the sparkle that urban theorist Richard Florida calls the “culture class.” If there is one secret weapon the three-rivers city uses to attract this crowd it's the hard-driving Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. The Trust has worked for decad

Santa Monica's old bus and rail yard, Bergamont Station, site of art galleries and cafes will be transformed in the next three years with $92 million plan. Above is the proposed new look, while below is how it looks today during a typical event. By Bob Chew Editor, Urban:Fix It’s never easy for a city to re-envision the old part of town. Do we tear it down? Keep it untouched? How about a hotel with a craft brewery? The sun-kissed and progressive City of Santa Monica has been