What I’ve been reading this week.
Tag: city planning
The Magic is in the Mix: Rethinking Mixed-Use Urbanism
We need to start creating neighborhoods that build authentic places that are intimately related, interconnected and interdependent.
City Cultivation: Tending to Urban Terroir
Just as a farmer must tend each plant, those involved in cultivating urban terroir must tend to the needs of each resident.
Genius Loci in Practice
Building a strong genius loci in a city or neighborhood begins by paying attention to the spirit of place already there.
One ‘Wei’ to Support a Vibrant Downtown Phoenix
Being an urbanist is hard in Phoenix. Even when the city takes a step in the right direction, it faces opposition.
Friday Five: What I Read in the Week that Was
Here are about the only five articles I read this week (although they are all excellent 🙂 ).
DPJ Article – Inside Downtown Voices Coalition
If you enjoy living, working or playing in downtown Phoenix, chances are you owe a thank you to the Downtown Voices Coalition.