Don't 'fix' Detroit, reinvent it | detnews.com | The Detroit News
Posted in Development by uberplanner 156 days ago (http://www.detnews.com)
Historically, people have always wanted to 'fix' Detroit. Fixing presupposes that the way something already works is fine, but that it is only temporarily inoperable. It assumes that how a thing normally works is OK. But Detroit doesn't need 'fixing,' it needs 'innovative reinvention.'
James Rojas Takes His Interactive Modeling Projects to the United Nations
Posted in Local by catlee 157 days ago (http://la.streetsblog.org)
As part of the WUF conference, there was an exhibition area where various nations, public institutions, and non-government organizations could set up booths to showcase their work. HUD staff invited me to participate in the conference's USA Exhibition booth. This booth served as a gathering area for host speakers from the US Delegation, which allowed me to meet many of the high-ranking staff.
Rebuilding in Haiti - Opinionator Blog - NYTimes.com
Posted in International by twitterplanner 158 days ago (http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com)
Haiti Rebuilding
Technology is Catalyst for Citizens, Communities and Governments to Enable Greener Cities
Posted in Technology by PlanTech 160 days ago (http://www.businesswire.com)
Technology is Catalyst for Citizens, Communities and Governments to Enable Greener Cities: Critigen Launches Responsible Cities Program to Create Smarter, Sustainable Cities Across the Globe.
V2 Biz Map: CyberCity 3D Delivers First 3D Business Portal to City of El Segundo
Posted in Technology by PlanTech 160 days ago (http://www.3dbizmap.com)
The first scalable, web-based, economic development portal designed to assist city and urban growth efforts.
Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council Develops Urban Street Design Manual
Posted in International by PlanTech 161 days ago (http://www.gisuser.com)
Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council Develops Urban Street Design Manual in Association with Otak International - The Design Manual Supports Abu Dhabi's Vision to Become a Pedestrian-Friendly, Sustainable City.
Jared Braiterman: Japan's Edo Culture Inspires a Sustainable Post-Industrial Future
Posted in International by uberplanner 162 days ago (http://www.huffingtonpost.com)
Could modern Tokyo have a tree canopy covering 80% of the city? Could Tokyo's rivers and bay provide free clams, fish and seaweed to its residents? Why do we have trouble even imagining urban agriculture or economic growth in harmony with the natural environment?
PM - Urban planners say house and backyard dream should fade 29/03/2010
Posted in Development by irishd3482 163 days ago (http://www.abc.net.au)
Some planning experts say the real problem is Australia's housing model. They argue that we're still too fixated on the four bedroom house with a backyard.
ULI - Six Finalists Selected for the Urban Land Institute
Posted in Design by PlanTech 164 days ago (http://www.uli.org)
1 Boston, Massachusetts
2 Detroit, Michigan
3 Greenville, South Carolina
4 New York, New York
5 Seattle, Washington
6 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2 Detroit, Michigan
3 Greenville, South Carolina
4 New York, New York
5 Seattle, Washington
6 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
IBM Press room - 2010-03-24 IBM Opens Smarter Cities Technology Centre in Ireland - United States
Posted in Technology by PlanTech 164 days ago (http://www-03.ibm.com)
IBM Opens Smarter Cities Technology Centre in Ireland: Dublin City Collaborates on Smarter Cities Projects with IBM
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