If you read these, you’ll begin seeing the city through my eyes.
Kinetic Urbanism: Activity over Architecture
Kinetic urbanism views the urban condition as flexible; less a grand vision than a series of small adjustments occurring over time.
Channeling Jane Jacobs
This video from last summer show activists channeling the spirit (and iconic looks) of Jane Jacobs to help advance their cause: New York City honored Jane Jacobs by naming Hudson Street Jane Jacobs way. Jane fought to preserve neighborhoods and communities, Save Coney Island paid a visit to the ceremony to remind the city what Jane…
10 of my Favorite Blogs on Phoenix News and Events
These sites provide me with a mix of politics, news, insights & events that keeps me plugged into to the pulse of Phoenix.
Jacobsean Urbanism: Building on the Observations of Jane Jacobs
Jacobsean urbanism is named after Jane Jacobs, an urban activist who championed the interests of local residents over car-centered planning.
Is it time to move beyond Jane Jacobs?
We used to say we plan at the scale of Robert Moses, but we judge ourselves by the standard of Jane Jacobs. That’s not really true anymore.
The Powers of Ten on 10-10-10
Every year the Eames Office, heirs to the great designers Charles and Ray Eames, celebrates the Powers of Ten on October 10th. This year is special.
Manhattan According to Woody Allen
The opening sequence from Woody Allen’s “Manhattan”
Friday Five: My Weekly Dose of Urban Reading
Five great articles and posts that I read this week.
Informal Urbanism: Invention Born out of Frustration
While traditional urbanism tends to follow a formal approach, informal urbanism is borne out of frustration with the status quo.