The bustling urban streets of New York in the 1960s could be a template for the modern office and workplace.
"The miracle of Hudson Street, according to Jacobs, was created by the particular configuration of the streets and buildings. She argued that when a neighbourhood is oriented toward the street, when pavements are used for socialising and play and commerce, the users of that street are transformed by the resulting stimulation: they form relationships and casual contacts they would never have otherwise. ... Today, if you visit the technology companies of Silicon Valley, or the media companies of Manhattan, you'll find that secluded private offices have been replaced by busy public spaces, open-plan areas without walls, executives next to the newest arrivals. The hush of the traditional office has been supplanted by something much closer to the noisy, bustling ballet of Hudson Street."
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Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
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USGS Water Science Centers Targeted for Closure
If their work is suspended, states could lose a valuable resource for monitoring, understanding, and managing water resources.

Congress Moves to End Reconnecting Communities and Related Grants
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Poor Conditions in Mobile Home Parks Put Residents at Risk
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Dairy Queen and Rural Third Places
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