TSW's Bill Tunnell Discusses New Urbanism on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio

ATLANTA (March 2) -- Bill Tunnell, founding partner of Atlanta-based TSW Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, is featured this week on the “Around Atlanta” edition of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio (www.atlantarealestateforum.com/category/radio/). Tunnell, a nationally-known New Urbanism expert, explains to host Todd Schnick what New Urbanism is, and how the principles can be applied to redevelop small towns, including some of the communities surrounding the city of Atlanta. TSW has been involved with a number of metro community redevelopment projects, including Woodstock Downtown, Decatur, Doraville, Suwanee, Lawrenceville, Avondale Estates, Duluth, Buford and Alpharetta. Tunnell explains that New Urbanism is a term that refers to the way cities and small towns used to be built. “Our towns used to evolve organically, with a mix of uses clustered together in walkable areas,” says Tunnell. “Typically you’d see residential and office over retail, and inviting storefronts and restaurants near the sidewalks to encourage pedestrian traffic. After World War II, when land was less expansive and middle class families had cars, communities became more spread out. Residential, office, industrial and retail developments were separated and accessible mostly by car. Today, there is a strong movement to return to the walkable communities of the past, where people and places are connected and interaction is encouraged.” Tunnell’s interview can be heard at http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/atlanta-real-estate-forum-radio-tsw-planners-architects-and-landscape-architects-99923/ or downloaded from iTunes. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio broadcasts three individual shows each week. About TSW TSW is a full-service planning, architecture and landscape architecture firm. The award-winning Atlanta company was founded in 1990 and specializes in sustainable community design, architecture and landscape architecture. TSW is a leader in the New Urbanist movement and employs a community planning and design process that links tradition and context with today’s cultural and environmental demands. Sustainable design is an integral part of all TSW work, from the master plan level to the individual building components. TSW’s staff members are LEED Accredited Professionals and their designs incorporate a range of ideas for progressive energy and resource saving solutions. www.tsw-design.com.