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What Do Landscape Architects Do?
Why don't more people know about the profession of landscape architecture?
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The Google Flanuer
Building on the Google thread here started by Chris, this <a href="http://www.geotracing.com/">Geo-Tracing</a> site was brought to my attention that links google mapping with individually uploaded content. Its, as I see it, the next iteration of <a href="http://www.foundcity.net/">Found City </a>and other geo-tagging sites. Very interesting combination of technology to provide a sense of experience and place in cities that is often hard to capture on screen. As stated from the site:<br /> <br /> "The main concept is depicted above.
China's Looming Talent Problem
As the country's economy booms, the number of prospective college- and graduate school-educated employees has not kept up.
Inmates In The Garden: Feeding Philadelphia's Hungry
An unlikely partnership between community gardeners and local prison inmates will help feed the over one fifth of the city living below the poverty line.
Unclogging California's Highways
Can California's legislators unclog the political logjam keeping its highways mired in traffic?
A Debate About Peak Oil
Amy Goodman hosts a debate between two energy experts on the controversial theory of "peak oil."
Empire State Building Turns 75
Once the world's tallest building, a New York City landmark will celebrate its 75th birthday.
The Benefits Of 'Daylighting'
How can building design take full advantage of natural sunlight, in order to conserve energy?
Bangalore Next On India's Metro List
The Central government sanctions budget allocation for constructing a mostly underground mass transit rail system for Bangalore, India.
Big Play At Playa Vista
A hotly-disputed, prime piece of land at Playa Vista brings a prime price.
Plenty Of Sun, But Not Affordable Housing, In Key West
The average home price has nearly tripled in the past five years, leaving little room for low-income workers serving the wealthy.
The Evolving -- And Possibly Permanent -- Face Of Graffiti
Acid and shoe polish have proved an indelible combination for New York's lone generation of relatively clean subway cars.
Politicians Afraid To Say We Should Drive Less
In this news analysis, Marc Sandalow says that politicians are bemoaning higher gas prices but are afraid to tell the voters the one thing they can do to reduce prices: drive less.
Ohio Eminent Domain Task Force Can Learn From NJ
A single redevelopment law must control the use of eminent domain by Ohio municipalities, townships, and counties, writes Stuart Meck in this editorial.
Atlanta Shopping Village Gets Second Chance To Revitalize Neighborhood
Westside Village, a failed pet project of former Atlanta mayor Bill Campbell, has been given a new lease on life through public incentives and private investment. Officials hope the revitalization of its downtrodden neighborhood will follow.
Roman Masterpiece Covered By Modernist Building
The Ara Pacis Augustae (Latin for "Altar of Augustan Peace") is covered by a Modernist building, designed by American architect Richard Meier.
Friday Funny: Beaver Falls Prey To Analysis Paralysis
Dam builder Dennis Messner has overanalyzed his upcoming construction project, calling himself an "integration-minded postmodernist". Pretty advanced thinking for a beaver.
A Housing Alternative To Living In Quezon City's 7-Story Garbage Dump
Bryan Finoki tackles the spatial and socio-economic problems of shantytowns, focusing on recent tragedies in the Philippines. (Includes photos.)
LA's Grand Avenue Project: 'Please, Somebody Stop Gehry'
Los Angeles Times readers respond to Frank Gehry's plans for downtown Los Angeles' Grand Avenue project.
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Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
