by Ross Cann AIA RA | Nov 6, 2023 | Articles, Newport Spotlight, Urban Planning
New Urbanism Development (New York City) Last month, Austin, Texas, became the largest city in the country to eliminating parking minimums citywide. In doing so, it joined other cities like Nashville, Tennessee, Olympia, Washington and many others in eliminated...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Oct 30, 2023 | Articles, Newport Architect Spotlight, Newport Spotlight, Urban Planning
Long Wharf Mall (Newport, Rhode Island) When Newport was first founded in 1639 upon the discovery of a freshwater spring near the deep-water harbor, there was one main road connecting the spring to the water: Long Wharf. This wharf extended out into the Narragansett...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Oct 19, 2023 | Articles, Newport Architect Spotlight, Urban Planning
The Helmway Restaurant At the heart of every wonderful travel experience is the opportunity to eat local foods in delightful and comfortable settings. As part of the renovation and reposting of the Pell Hotel on Aquidneck Island in Middletown, RI, which is...
by Ross Cann AIA RA | Oct 9, 2023 | Articles, Newport Architect Spotlight, Urban Planning
Colonial Map of Newport, Rhode Island (1878) The 15-Minute City is an urban design concept that aims to create neighborhoods where all of a resident’s essential needs can be met within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. This includes access to housing, food, work,...
