

Cap Parks Getting Ready For Close Up
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


Secret Weapon For Our Cities: Walking
New York's High Line Park sets the pace for urban walking amenities. Other cities are trying to duplicate its success. By Bob Chew Urban:Fix Editor The best solutions are often the simplest. When it comes to fixing our traffic- congested cities the simplest and most cost effective tool turns out to be crazy simple – walking. Councilman Jose Huizar is leading the "Bring Back Broadway" drive in downtown Los Angeles. The initiative has widen the sidewalk, added planters, and ins