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Take Aways from Open Streets PGH 2025

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James Hollister weighs in on the importance of events like Open Streets PGH, and why a car-free afternoon can catalyze change in every community.

Missing Middle Models: A Milestone for the Mountain West

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Jackson Hole's housing crisis could get relief with the Northern South Park neighborhood development, aimed at middle income families with few affordable options in the Wyoming community.

A New Milestone for the U.S. Steel Tower

With LEED Gold certification of four more floors by UPMC Health Plan at US Steel Tower, and Winthrop Management's previous LEED O+M certification, the Downtown Pittsburgh office building is a leader in sustainability and energy efficiency.

Ecodistricts 101

While traditional development focuses on developing the built environment, ecodistrict planning focuses on developing both the hardware AND software of a community.

Books and Other Media You Should Check Out This Year

As we begin the new year, our team is reflecting on great reads to inspire, activate, and entertain you. Just for fun, we’ve decided to share our list of books and other media for you to check out in 2020 (see below). Here’s to a new decade of open minds, open hearts, and open books!