City life is often described as "fast-paced." A new study suggests that's more true than ever. The research, co-authored by MIT scholars, shows that the average walking speed of pedestrians in three ...

Architecture is often evaluated through what gets built. But in many cases, what matters happens after: how spaces are used, adapted, and made part of everyday life. For Región Austral, winner of ...

Elevation is often framed as progress, lifting movement above the friction of the city and smoothing circulation into uninterrupted flow. Every act of lifting produces a secondary condition in its ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. As the country prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of ...

To be truly inclusive, public outdoor spaces must meet the needs of the entire population, regardless of age, physical ability or mobility. Although many cities have adopted universal accessibility ...

The Neurodiverse City begins with the idea that accessibility is not only about ramps and elevators, but about cognitive and sensory experiences as well. (Katt Manzueta/Courtesy Design Trust for ...

“These projects outline a practical roadmap for a new era of public space in New York: streets can function as parks, transportation corridors can double as civic spaces, brownfields and forgotten ...