A weekly digest of current trends in housing and community development. The discussion examines topics from infrastructure to community fabric.
The Figuration of Place & the Urban Room
(RECAP: When the ratio of the height of the buildings and the distance that separates them is within whole-number ratios, a powerful and lasting impression is created in our psyche that we term the urban room.)http://sunnvancouver.wordpress.com/public-spaces/
Yes, Midcentury Buildings Can Be Saved
(RECAP: Does one green approach, density, supersede another green approach -- keeping what's already here?)http://www.ubmfuturecities.com/author.asp?section_id=399&doc_id=525709&
The 'cargotecture' movement: 8 amazing examples
(RECAP: The versatility of shipping containers has captured the imagination of architects worldwide who have used them for everything from high-rises to rustic cabins. In fact, there are enough cool container structures around to constitute a movement: Some call it "cargotecture.")http://realestate.msn.com/the-cargotecture-movement-8-amazing-examples
The Mystery Behind America's Decline in Driving
(RECAP: If the decline in driving isn't largely the result of the recession, then transportation planners might want to think twice before assuming driving miles will rebound if the economy picks up.)http://www.governing.com/blogs/view/gov-new-report-shows-how-little-we-know-about-decline-in-driving.html
Infographic: How 10 Historical Planners Have Shaped Today’s Cities
(RECAP: Throughout history, urban planners have presented different ideas on how to design successful cities, and their impact is still being felt today.)http://thisbigcity.net/infographic-how-10-historical-planners-have-shaped-todays-cities/
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