What A Multimodal Urban Design Contest in Iceland Can Teach the U.S.

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By Kea WilsonFeb 13, 2023, 5:01 am641 ptsHot
An open competition to design a new urban quarter in Iceland will prioritize sustainable transportation in a region that’s proactively transitioning out of car dependency — and it could serve as a model for how to fill similar holes in growing U.S. communities. In January, officials in the city of Reykjavik…

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