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bulk I live in Bangkok right now and I have noticed that in and around the university campus I am at they fit patches of greenery where they can. As and example in one of the international resident halls...
richheap I went to Times Square when I was over in New York a couple of months ago. It was a bit busy for me so I didn't hang around there for long. Are there any other New Yorkers out there opinions about...
Mary Jander Here's hoping that the market stays, Resurgent! We have a farm stand near my home that sells out produce through the end of the summer into the fall. It is great to know not only that the food is...
Mary Jander Totally true, stotheco. I'm surprised that people can even find it tasty. It just wasn't. And it was gross as well as tasteless. I suppose that if filling up is primary, though, it does the job....
Susan Leach Really encouraging video. I loved hearing about these bioswales -- aside from their usefulness, they also provide visual relief from all the concrete and straight lines. But I wondered about Margaret...
stotheco I can empathize. I've experienced this for far too many times than I'd like or care to remember. There's just no satisfaction you can get from a meal like that. It just leaves you feeling unsatisfied...
stotheco If that happened, I would think people would flock towards that establishment for sure. Makes me wonder why no one has opened there now (or sooner!)
BrittanyMichelle6 This was very informative. I have definitely wondered why the pedestrian areas in Times Square are painted blue and now I know!
Mary Jander Right, CitySolver. Actually, Sorry if I wasn't clear; I meant not that the square isn't just as busy, but that the traffic formerly took away from pedestrians' enjoyment. There is still the festive...
Hazel I agree with Shane. I'm certain that mixed-use projects are the future and we're slowly moving towards that. I feel that things might be rocky at first as we learn and feel out how to go about it....
CitySolver I agree to a point Mary but I always thought the business of Times Sqaure was its attraction. Its legendary as being mad busy, to lose that may be detrimental tourist wise?? I may be way off here...
richheap Thanks Toby. I must confess, I haven't been to Westfield Stratford or seen the Olympic Park up close. Heresy! Your point about communication is a very good one, and I think that is covered in the...
Mary Jander The move to close off Times Square to traffic was terrific in my view. It makes a huge difference in the experience of that place, which has so vastly improved in the last few years. The convergence...
Toby Good artcile Rich. Especially as I was at the site last weekend visiting Westfield, the giant shopping complex built next door to support the growing array of commuters and new residents as...
richheap Good point about Help to Buy, which mainly seems focused on helping people buy homes they otherwise wouldn't be able to afford. You're right to say that infrastructure investment is of wider importance...
richheap True Mary, but it's good to have people near the heart of government who know what to do. It's a useful first step in getting the message through to the ones who make the decisions.
Mary Jander Lord Deighton makes perfect sense, but true implementation requires a leadership that's really focused on all of these. That's tougher to come by than just knowing what to do.
Mujuku Thanks for this post Rich. I'm all for infrastructure investment and believe it should be a very high priority. I think that money should be diverted from Help to Buy (a large government subsidy...
Mujuku Thanks for this post Rich. I'm all for infrastructure investment and believe it should be a very high priority. I think that money should be diverted from Help to Buy (a large government subsidy...
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6/19/2013
New cities are aiming to make best use of national and overseas connections offered by airports. There is a lesson here for established cities too.
Margaret Newman, Chief of Staff, NYC Department of Transportation
6/18/2013
In NYC, special reflective paint, bioswales, and intermittent greenery are used to keep things cool.
Rich Heap, Community Editor, Future Cities
6/17/2013
Last year's London Olympic Games inspired a generation. Now the man who headed the Olympics delivery body hopes to inspire a new generation of infrastructure plans.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
6/14/2013
Mixed-use development is hot in urban design circles, viewed as the way forward for sprawling, distressed cities.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
6/13/2013
No matter what your city, chances are you're familiar with the nearest places of worship. If you're not, you could be in for a surprise.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
6/10/2013
Call it open data or government 2.0. Either way, the trend toward city-sponsored app development using public data is here to stay, fueled by contests in cities worldwide.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
6/7/2013
Vandalism has always been a city problem; and while its incidence may not be rising, its viciousness seems to be.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
6/13/2013
No matter what your city, chances are you're familiar with the nearest places of worship. If you're not, you could be in for a surprise.
Margaret Newman, Chief of Staff, NYC Department of Transportation
6/18/2013
In NYC, special reflective paint, bioswales, and intermittent greenery are used to keep things cool.
Rich Heap, Community Editor, Future Cities
6/17/2013
Last year's London Olympic Games inspired a generation. Now the man who headed the Olympics delivery body hopes to inspire a new generation of infrastructure plans.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
6/14/2013
Mixed-use development is hot in urban design circles, viewed as the way forward for sprawling, distressed cities.
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bulk 6/20/2013 12:26:13 AM
How NYC Breaks Up Hard, Hot Pavement
How NYC Breaks Up Hard, Hot Pavement
How NYC Breaks Up Hard, Hot Pavement
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How NYC Breaks Up Hard, Hot Pavement
Hazel 6/18/2013 11:05:58 AM
Top 5 Elements of Mixed-Use Projects
How NYC Breaks Up Hard, Hot Pavement
Tips on Infrastructure From London Olympics Chief
How NYC Breaks Up Hard, Hot Pavement
Toby 6/18/2013 7:20:26 AM
Tips on Infrastructure From London Olympics Chief
Tips on Infrastructure From London Olympics Chief
Tips on Infrastructure From London Olympics Chief
Tips on Infrastructure From London Olympics Chief
Tips on Infrastructure From London Olympics Chief
Tips on Infrastructure From London Olympics Chief
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bulk I live in Bangkok right now and I have noticed that in and around the university campus I am at they fit patches of greenery where they can. As and example in one of the international resident halls...
richheap I went to Times Square when I was over in New York a couple of months ago. It was a bit busy for me so I didn't hang around there for long. Are there any other New Yorkers out there opinions about...
Mary Jander Here's hoping that the market stays, Resurgent! We have a farm stand near my home that sells out produce through the end of the summer into the fall. It is great to know not only that the food is...
Mary Jander Totally true, stotheco. I'm surprised that people can even find it tasty. It just wasn't. And it was gross as well as tasteless. I suppose that if filling up is primary, though, it does the job....
Susan Leach Really encouraging video. I loved hearing about these bioswales -- aside from their usefulness, they also provide visual relief from all the concrete and straight lines. But I wondered about Margaret...
stotheco I can empathize. I've experienced this for far too many times than I'd like or care to remember. There's just no satisfaction you can get from a meal like that. It just leaves you feeling unsatisfied...
stotheco If that happened, I would think people would flock towards that establishment for sure. Makes me wonder why no one has opened there now (or sooner!)
BrittanyMichelle6 This was very informative. I have definitely wondered why the pedestrian areas in Times Square are painted blue and now I know!
Mary Jander Right, CitySolver. Actually, Sorry if I wasn't clear; I meant not that the square isn't just as busy, but that the traffic formerly took away from pedestrians' enjoyment. There is still the festive...
Hazel I agree with Shane. I'm certain that mixed-use projects are the future and we're slowly moving towards that. I feel that things might be rocky at first as we learn and feel out how to go about it....
CitySolver I agree to a point Mary but I always thought the business of Times Sqaure was its attraction. Its legendary as being mad busy, to lose that may be detrimental tourist wise?? I may be way off here...
richheap Thanks Toby. I must confess, I haven't been to Westfield Stratford or seen the Olympic Park up close. Heresy! Your point about communication is a very good one, and I think that is covered in the...
Mary Jander The move to close off Times Square to traffic was terrific in my view. It makes a huge difference in the experience of that place, which has so vastly improved in the last few years. The convergence...
Toby Good artcile Rich. Especially as I was at the site last weekend visiting Westfield, the giant shopping complex built next door to support the growing array of commuters and new residents as...
richheap Good point about Help to Buy, which mainly seems focused on helping people buy homes they otherwise wouldn't be able to afford. You're right to say that infrastructure investment is of wider importance...
richheap True Mary, but it's good to have people near the heart of government who know what to do. It's a useful first step in getting the message through to the ones who make the decisions.
Mary Jander Lord Deighton makes perfect sense, but true implementation requires a leadership that's really focused on all of these. That's tougher to come by than just knowing what to do.
Mujuku Thanks for this post Rich. I'm all for infrastructure investment and believe it should be a very high priority. I think that money should be diverted from Help to Buy (a large government subsidy...
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