Other Views: Risk-Style Games of 'Urban Domination', Transit-Density Disconnect, Streets of Brooklyn in Lego
June 21, 2013
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Risk-Style Games of 'Urban Domination'
The Atlantic Cities
World domination is all well and good, but sometimes taking over a city is more than enough for one night.
Urbanism&Design: Detroit TOD Streetcar Plans, Transit-Oriented Housing Demand, Why Urbanism Matters
June 12, 2013
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Detroit Turns to Streetcar to Catalyze Development
Progressive Railroading
Detroit may be the historic home of the U.S. automotive industry, but business and community leaders are banking on a new streetcar rail system to help drive the economic revival of Motor City.
Other Views: Ignoring Implications of Data: Big Cities Major Polluters
May 30, 2013
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Ignoring Implications of Data: Big Cities Major Polluters
The Greater Marin
Recently, Bob Silvestri, a proponent of auto-oriented, low-density development, argued that auto-orientation is more energy efficient than person-orientation and, therefore, superior.
Urbanism & Design: China's New Urbanism, Lighting Designers Change Cities, Sunbelt Suburbs Show New Life, Decrepit Beauty
May 24, 2013
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Peter Calthorpe on New Urbanism in China
China Morning Post (Translated)
(Can be a bit hard to read but is interesting) A car in swarms, and complain about urban traffic congestion, poor air quality.
Urbanism & Design: Changing Urban Fish Tank Water, Measuring Weighted Density, Marin 'Backyard Cottage' Housing Option, Repairing Denver Parking Crater
May 14, 2013
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Changing the Water in the Fish Tank (Changing Our Surroundings)
Planetizen, Tim Halbur
The late David Foster Wallace, author of Infinite Jest, apparently gave a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005 - now circulating as a fully-produced viral video (below).
Urbanism & Design: Regionalism In Atlanta, Toronto Density Bonus Debate, Abu Dhabi Rock Stadium, Case For Low-Rise Density
April 26, 2013
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Is Regionalism the Way Forward for Atlanta?
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Last summer's transportation sales tax defeat and a series of divisive political feuds has set back the idea of effective regional solutions for metro Atlanta.
Other Views: Megacities and the Density Delusion
April 17, 2013
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Megacities and the Density Delusion
Forbes, Joel Kotkin
Perhaps no idea is more widely accepted among urban core theorists than the notion that higher population densities lead to more productivity and sustainable economic growth.
Urbanism & Design: Vancouver Density Lessons For Seattle, Skateboarding Vs. Architecture, Urban Cores & Socializing
April 16, 2013
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Craft Brewer Surly buys Minneapolis site for $20 million Brewery
Minneapolis Star Tribune
The company bought land for a "destination brewery" in Minneapolis' Prospect Park neighborhood that could open by 2014.
Other Views: Kids and Mid Century Modern Architecture Don't Mix, Density Boondoggles
April 8, 2013
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Kids and Mid Century Modern Architecture Don't Mix
Projectophile
I sure do love mid-century modern architecture. Do you know what I love more? My children.
Urbanism & Design: Crowdfunding Rotterdam Bridge, Density Done Well, Exclusive London, Seattle Small Lot Housing Fight, Parking & Affordable Housing
April 3, 2013
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Moscow Business Complex Sees Rebirth
Wall Street Journal
Watch out Canary Wharf, Moscow City is rising. Five years after grinding to a halt during the global economic crisis, the ambitious real-estate development in Moscow is fast becoming a reality.