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Urban Transformation

Dewitt Playground Public Art and Renovation is Complete!

We are delighted to share that we have completed our work on the Dewitt Playground Renovation in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood....

Visioning the South Portland Comprehensive Plan

This plan forms the foundation for future policies that will enrich the area, preserve character, and support the community....

Remembering Mayor Menino’s Support Of Expanding Urban Agriculture Throughout the City of Boston

As we celebrate the positive impact Mayor Menino made on Boston, we remember his support for our Mattapan Mobile Farmstand project....

Sharing Culture, Building Community, and Supporting Hospitality Businesses & Entrepreneurs In New Ways

Working with hospitality businesses and entrepreneurs is an excellent way to support the unique culture of an area....

How Studio Luz Creates, Iterates, and Uses Diagrams As Tools For Design and Communication

We explore how Studio Luz creates and iterates on diagrams that reflect a community’s lived experiences and communicate design information....

ADUs as a Path Towards Narrowing the Wealth Gap and Preventing Displacement

Sophie Nahrmann explains the many benefits these sites offer for information exchange and transparency....

Municipality Websites As A Tool For Transparency

Sophie Nahrmann explains the many benefits these sites offer for information exchange and transparency....

Paul Dahlke On The Future Of Affordable Housing In Boston

We spoke with Studio Luz Design Lead and Senior Project Manager Paul Dahlke about his hopes for addressing cost of living issues in Boston....

Anthony Piermarini on Urban Transformation in Boston

From capitalism to climate change, there are numerous factors that affect the growth and transformation of urban areas and by extension, the communities that live in them....