many people talk about the urban/suburban divide

Animate sees a continuous evolution of place. And we've developed a new tool for managing the changing patterns in the built environment.

Distinct Places Tool. A regulatory mechanism that is an alternative to zoning-by-function. The tool coordinates transportation regulations with building regulations, which ensures places become more fit for people.

research papers for download

Work, Professions, Society and Meaning
American Sociological Association, 2006
Evolution of Places
MIT Press, 1998
Architectural Technology
University of Cincinnati Press, 1994