Arcology Research
Rapid urbanization is intensifying pressures on land, infrastructure, and governance systems worldwide. While contemporary planning approaches address these challenges through incremental and sectoral interventions, they often fail to resolve underlying structural fragmentation. This paper reframes arcology—originally proposed by Paolo Soleri—as a systems-integration framework for modern cities. Using a conceptual-comparative methodology, the study evaluates arcology across five dimensions: spatial organization, infrastructure systems, mobility, governance, and socio-economic integration. Drawing on urban systems theory, planning theory, and sustainable urbanism, the paper argues that arcology offers a coherent model for integrated urban development. The findings suggest that while full implementation remains constrained, arcological principles can inform planning practice through coordinated infrastructure, compact urban form, and governance integration. The paper concludes with policy implications for zoning reform, infrastructure coordination, and equitable urban development.
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connect MoPac (Fall 2025)
- The MoPac East Trail Extension Research Report (2025) presents a comprehensive mixed-methods analysis of how the former Missouri Pacific Railroad corridor influences community development, mobility, and economic conditions in Cass County, Nebraska. Prepared for CRPL 840: Planning Methods and Analysis at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the study focuses on the communities of Walton, Eagle, Elmwood, Wabash, South Bend, Louisville, and Springfield.
- The research examines two central questions:
- how demographic, housing, business, and bicycle/pedestrian activity have changed since the trail’s development, and
- how trail planning aligns with broader community goals such as sustainable growth, connectivity, and local economic revitalization.
- Using U.S. Census and American Community Survey data, trail user surveys, stakeholder interviews, and field observations, the report finds that the MoPac Trail serves both as recreational infrastructure and as an emerging regional mobility corridor. Results show shared rural trends—including aging populations and automobile dependence—alongside community-specific economic benefits tied to trail-based events, tourism, and small business activity, particularly in Elmwood and Eagle. However, the unfinished Wabash–South Bend gap remains a significant barrier to corridor-wide connectivity and investment.
- The report concludes that completing trail connections, strengthening links between trail access and town centers, and aligning future investments with regional and statewide active transportation goals can enhance rural mobility, economic resilience, and quality of life across the MoPac corridor. It offers policy implications and funding opportunities to guide future trail extension and community development strategies.
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The Green Link (Spring 2024)
- The Green Link is a 2,000,000-square-foot community development project located at 2021 Transformation Drive on the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska. Designed by Elijah Velinsky, Muminjon Mirzoev, and Calvin Glomb for ARCH 510 (Fall 2024), the project establishes a physical and social connection between the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the Innovation Campus, and the Devaney Sports Center through an integrated system of buildings and continuous green space.
- The central concept of the project is the creation of a continuous green roof ramp that links multiple buildings across the site, returning lost ground-level greenspace to the community while promoting walkability and environmental performance. This elevated landscape functions as both circulation and public park space, allowing pedestrians to move seamlessly between research, entertainment, and community programs while enjoying gardens, seating areas, and open views of the campus.
- Programmatically, The Green Link combines a public library, research laboratories, community center, greenhouse, retail spaces, restaurants, and offices into a cohesive mixed-use development. The site is organized with a quieter, research-oriented northern zone and a more active southern zone aligned with the Devaney Center, allowing noise separation while maintaining visual and spatial continuity.
- Sustainability is a guiding principle of the design. The project incorporates passive strategies, including natural ventilation, daylighting, green roofs, solar panels, and high-performance glazing, to reduce energy consumption and enhance indoor comfort. The green roof system also contributes to stormwater management, biodiversity, and the mitigation of the urban heat island effect.
- Ultimately, The Green Link is conceived as a hub for innovation, community interaction, and environmental responsibility, blending architecture and landscape into a unified public realm. By connecting education, research, recreation, and culture through a continuous green infrastructure, the project aims to create an inclusive destination where people can gather, collaborate, and thrive.
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Welcome to Tronsoft Games
A New Home for Classic and Original Strategy Games
Welcome to Tronsoft Games, a new destination for fans of strategy, board, adventure, and science-fiction games. Our mission is simple: create enjoyable games that are easy to play, accessible from any modern web browser, and continually improved
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