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Rightsize transect (David Jurca and Gauri Torgalkar) 82 cities growing smaller In the transect theory espoused by Andres Duany and the Congress for the New Urbanism, well-designed cities demonstrate a gradual and measured transition from a very dense and compact urban core to lower density urban, suburban, and eventually rural development patterns. But in Cleveland, the transect is wonderfully (and perhaps irreparably) unpredictable as vibrant neighborhoods and depopulated areas co-exist side-by-side while lush, natural vegetation is emerging in the gaps between renewal and abandonment. Cleveland’s transect embodies the idea of land use in motion, derived from changing patterns in human settlements and the eternal cycle of natural succession. This gives us an unprecedented opportunity to create a new kind of city. The Cleveland of the future may have nodes of traditional urban development, expansive prairies, and productive farms…thriving industries, suburban-style developments, and high-functioning wetlands. As Cleveland continues to change, surprising land use juxtapositions will occur. Throughout this process, we must never abdicate our responsibility for good urban form, even as we begin to challenge the meaning of the term. The key to maintaining a sense of cohesion in a complex and ambiguous city will be to focus on the edges where disparate uses and varying densities meet. Well-designed edges can weave together remnants of the old city and emerging aspects of the new. Many familiar things have disappeared from Cleveland and will not be coming back. Now is the time to determine what will take their place. Vacant properties are a luxury and a resource that we must learn to use more effectively. Today, vacancy undermines the character and viability of Cleveland. Tomorrow, it can be the glue that holds us together.
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