Over the next few months, I will be exploring an urbanism associated with each letter of the alphabet. 26 posts covering 26 urban constructs.
Tag: Urbanism
The City as a Living Room
Instead of thinking about the # of sq ft you will give up moving from a suburban home, think about the amenities that you will gain.
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.
Saturday 6: August 14-21st
Here is the ‘Saturday 6’; a selection of articles I found interesting over the past week.
Placemaking and Pioneering in Downtown Phoenix
I was invited to take part in ASU’s Barrett’s Urban Experience, a 4-day intensive introduction to downtown Phoenix for Barrett Honors College freshmen
The soul of the city resides in each of its residents
Sir Partrick Geddes once observed that “a city is more than a place in space, it is a drama in time.”
Social Media Makes My City Smaller
Social media has allowed me to engage my city—and my friends—in a far deeper level than was previously possible.
Urban Connectivity Leads to Urban Vitality
Urban connectivity reflects the delicate interweaving of social, economic and physical links.
Friday 5, July 17th-23rd
What I’ve read this week.
Urban Fabric: The Form of Cities
Urban fabric is the physical form of towns and cities. Like textiles, urban fabric comes in many different types and weaves.