The Purpose of Cities

Downtown Laredo thrives with people who love and care for it By Valerie Godines, DVINO Editor     Downtown is not dead. Just ask the artists, architects, poets, bar owners and [...]

Research and writing by Frank Rotnofsky, Frank (Chip) Briscoe, Victor Montes, and Mario Peña.     About the cathedral    The San Agustin de Laredo Cathedral complex consists of a [...]

At Able City, when it comes to making better cities, our employees and our firm are on the same page. To illustrate this — and offer a peek at our staff and practice — we’re featuring one team [...]

At Able City, when it comes to making better cities, our employees and our firm are on the same page. To illustrate this — and offer a peek at our staff and practice — we’re kicking off an [...]

What is a QuaranTEAM:    There are several definitions floating around the internet. Essentially, it means a group of people who form their own social circle, in a private or public space, [...]

My City, I Love You   We are in this together, appreciate how we each play our part in the world. It is what we learn on a more deeper level every day. Today I have some more clarity.   [...]

THE PURPOSE OF CITIES By; Viviana Frank, FAIA   If the pursuit of happiness is an inalienable right, then the main purpose of cities is access to a happy life. It is in cities that citizens [...]