Monthly Archive:: July 2008
The next coffeehouse?: What will the next generation third place look like? Architect Magazine asked
The most walkable cities… really: There are a slew of ‘most walkable city’ rankings, but the one
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Williamsburg Walks: Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s main street, is pedestrian-only on four Saturdays from
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Elements hits the Washington Post front page: Up until recently, crowdsourced placemaking only made it to the front page
Maryland’s first real piazza: How do you top Maryland’s first pedestrian-only street in several decades and
Maryland’s first pedestrian-only mixed-use lane: Maryland’s first pedestrian-only street in several decades, Ellsworth Drive, was profiled in
Maryland’s first pedestrian-only district: Ok, so those who’ve been down Silver Spring’s Ellsworth Drive in Downtown
Here comes everybody!: Why are large organizations so focused on maintaining their bureaucracy rather than
NYC’s stunning ‘streets to plazas’ program: A popular item on many a creatives‘ wishlist is to see a
Bicycle (powered) music festival: There are ‘green festivals’, then there’s San Francisco’s second annual Bicycle Music
The three categories of crowdsourcing: Many of us are now familiar with crowdsourcing, but the most often
NYC continues its pedestrian renaissance: Manhattan is on a roll – first there’s Summer Streets where major
A forum for creatives in DC: If you’re a creative in Washington DC, then CreativesDC is just for
Best new European urban neighborhoods in the last 25 years: There really is no better model than Europe for walkable neighborhoods, so
An ‘Unchained’ melody: Next time you’re in London seeking local, independent businesses, or if you’re
Green home crowdsourcing program launches: Buying an attainably-priced green home is a no brainer for most creatives
Most Fuel-Efficient Neighborhoods: In response to a time when commuters are looking at alternatives to
The time is now to crowdsource the places you want: Is there a third place you’d like to see in your neighborhood?
SF’s Ferry Building Marketplace inspires urban life: How do you breathe new life into a city waterfront? Check out
Find city hot spots instantaneously: You know the questions visitors ask, “Where are the city’s hot spots?”
Top 10 Cities for Design in the U.S.: Yes, it’s yet another city ranking. But considering that aesthetics matters most