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Friday 5: Articles for Urbanists [June 11-17]
This week’s edition of news and views for urbanists.
A Brief History of Urbanism: Pre-Columbia Cities, Part 2
During my research, I was reminded of the vast history of advanced human settlements that pre-dated European contact.
A Brief History of Urbanism: Pre-Columbia Cities, Part 1
Too often we overlook this important part of North America’s urban history.
A Creative Spin on Placemaking (Weekend Watch)
Hipster City Cycle—a forthcoming game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod—is a creative example of placemaking from an unexpected source.
Vernacular Urbanism: Creating Meaningful Places
Ver·nac·u·lar: of, relating to, or characteristic of a period, place, or group… Most cities—even those with grand plans like Burnham’s Chicago or Haussmann’s Paris—derive much of their character from their locality. Their urban fabric is largely defined by factors such as local building materials, climate, access to water, history and most importantly, culture. Alas, for…
Urban Terroir: The Qualities of a City
Urban terroir refers to the elements that contribute to the conditions of our urban spaces.
Downtown’s Missing Ingredient (Phxated.com)
It’s not much of a stretch to say that most of downtown Phoenix is owned or operated by commercial interests.
DPJ Article: Treasure Hunt on the Metro-November 14
PHX ART Treasures on the METRO will showcase the arts and cultural opportunities on and around Phoenix’s light rail line on November 14.
DPJ Article-Kyle Jordre: Living in Color
Just a few years ago Kyle Jordre was a middle school teacher in Minnesota. Today he’s an accomplished Phoenix artist.