The attractiveness and growth of urban centers are crucial to achieving more sustainable settlement patterns. A city's ability to generate and sustain such vitality hinges, to a large extent, on the quality of life offered to its residents. How public parks, plazas, and civic open spaces are integrated within the urban fabric can make an important difference. WRT's work helps revitalize and recycle urban environments to create a viable alternative to urban sprawl and by consequence lessen the need to conquer new greenfield territory. From planning through detailed design, WRT understands how to identify and leverage a city's cultural and environmental strengths to create the vibrant, livable places that people seek.