by Ross Cann | Mar 15, 2023 | Articles
Painting of Washington Square and Long Wharf – 1818 One of Newport, Rhode Island’s oldest and most important landmarks is not a building, but a road called “Long Wharf.” When Newport was first founded in 1639 it was settled based on two critical...
by Ross Cann | Mar 9, 2023 | Articles
Pedestrian malls are areas of a city or town where cars are not allowed and pedestrians have free rein. Pedestrian malls became popular in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s as a way to try to revitalize downtown areas that were struggling due to...
by Ross Cann | Mar 7, 2023 | Articles
For much of the twentieth century the shopping mall was the embodiment of American consumerism, a bastion of capitalism, and an icon of Consumer Economy. But as we approach the second decade of the 21st century, it’s clear that the heyday of the shopping mall...
by Ross Cann | Mar 2, 2023 | Articles
The concept of “Complete Streets” is a design approach that aims to make streets safer and more accessible for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users, and motorists. The idea behind complete streets is to create a balanced...
by Ross Cann | Feb 22, 2023 | Articles
The recent earthquakes in Turkey have once again highlighted the vital importance of building codes for disaster preparedness. As someone who has spent decades working in the architectural design industry, I can state that building codes are absolutely essential for...
by Ross Cann | Feb 14, 2023 | Articles
My fellow citizens, the time has come. The future is here, and it is called ChatGPT. This revolutionary AI chatbot website is here to change the world, and we must embrace it with all our strength and determination. I know that many of you are eager to try ChatGPT for...
