Kevin Roden

The Problem with the Downtown Crosswalks, Catalogued

Over the last year, the four intersections comprising the downtown square received a much-needed upgrade to the streetlights and crosswalk signals. With smarter technology, these crosswalks are able to be tweaked as needed. This is good because the current set-up is proving problematic, even dangerous, for pedestrians in the downtown area.

Kevin Roden
The Problem with the Downtown Crosswalks, Catalogued

Denton's Date with Density: Toward a Smart Growth Housing Policy

The increased interest in our downtown neighborhoods, in downtown apartments and condos, in apartment projects around downtown and our two universities demonstrates that citizens are increasingly flocking back to the center of the city. This market shift in Denton is a sign that we’ve created vibrant mixed-use urban centers along Fry Street and downtown. Density naturally follows vibrant commercial centers where employment opportunities are nearby and culture and entertainment are nearby.

Denton's Date with Density: Toward a Smart Growth Housing Policy