Sir Partrick Geddes once observed that “a city is more than a place in space, it is a drama in time.”
Tag: placemaking
Friday 5: July 24th – 30th
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What is Genius Loci?
Each city has a unique genius loci — a distinctive atmosphere, that goes beyond the built environment.
Urban Thinking
Some recent events in Phoenix have led me to delve a little bit deeper into the theories behind my interests in urbanism and place-making.
DPJ Article: It All Adds Up: Christoph Kaiser and His Garfield Neighborhood
Christoph Kaiser is helping to rebuilding Garfield one house at a time. Once an epicenter of gang activity and urban blight in Downtown Phoenix, Kaiser‚Äôs houses are now at the heart of Garfield’s resurgence, and among the coolest in Downtown Phoenix.
Recent Readings: September 14-20
A selection of my favorite articles and blog posts from the past week.
Placemaking Presentation
Placemaking: creating a sense of place and a place of sense.