Don Weden discusses the proposed mix-use project at Vallco in Cupertino.
Rising Sea Levels and Water Shortages
Don Weden discusses approaches for dealing with rising sea levels and limited water supplies.
Transportation Is Tied to Land Use
Don Weden points out the interdependency between land-use and transportation.
Have These Ideas Been Presented to City Planners?
Are cities doing a good job of educating the populace about the changing demographics? Don Weden suggests that planners engage …
How Can Cities React Better to Changing Technology?
Don Weden discusses how Silicon Valley cities can do a better job of integrating the very technologies that are developed …
Reaction to San Jose’s Urban Village Plan
Don Weden provides his impressions of San Jose’s Urban Village plan
Scattered versus Concentrated Urban Density
Don Weden discusses scattered versus concentrated (e.g. urban village) densities that are urban.
Building Standards and Importance of Getting Involved with Local Government
Don Weden points out that it is important to think about all the citizens when designing for mobility. For instance, …
What Do Consider Mid-Rise and What about Transportation and Development?
Don Weden defines mid-rise buildings and discusses way to hide density. He also addresses the question of which comes first; …
What About Moderating Growth?
Don Weden addresses the question of whether local cities should moderate growth. He reflects on a study in the 1980s …