Resources
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Case Study — A Vision for Civic Conservation by Liberatos Architects
Charleston’s historical growth is a model in sustainable development which should be replicated in new neighborhoods. This approach champions new neighborhoods built in the traditional styles, being dense and walkable while still responding appropriately to its environment and context.
Urban Displacement in Charleston, SC
Past highway and ‘urban renewal’ projects in Charleston were designed not for peninsula residents, but for suburban drivers. These roadway projects were highly destructive to the neighborhoods they passed through.
America's Growth Ponzi Scheme | Strong Towns
American suburban development functions as a Ponzi scheme, where cities rely on revenue from new growth to cover the long-term, unsustainable infrastructure maintenance debts of older developments. This model creates a massive backlog of deferred maintenance because low-density development provides inadequate tax revenue to pay for the infrastructure it requires.
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