Miami Mayor Manny Diaz's ambitous  and comprehensive plan to reshape his city into one that is pedestrian friendly, offers a mix of uses and is less car-centric passed 4-1 on the final reading tonight.  That's good news for the city and property owners who would like to see their property…

With the economic downturn and fuel prices re-shaping the landscape of urban and suburban environments, what is to become of some of the large-scale buildings and spaces that are now emptying out?  How can we avoid being left with empty concrete jungles?

Morgan Greenseth offers some examples of interesting…

Jaime Lerner, former mayor of Curitiba, Brazil, is a delightful maverick who insists that any city can be transformed. In an interview with CNN, Lerner insisted that "every city can improve its quality of life in less than three years, no matter the scale or the financial conditions.  All you…