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BrittanyMichelle6 This was very informative. I have definitely wondered why the pedestrian areas in Times Square are painted blue and now I know!
BrittanyMichelle6 I'm right there with you, Rich. I've never been to Tokyo but all the pictures and videos I've seen gave me the impression that it's all bright lights. I would never have guessed that this was Tokyo....
Resurgent phoenix Cutbacks at the Circus forces the clowns to save money by using the large number of clowns stuffed in a car act to commute to the next show location.
SulgraveLLC There has to be a Starbucks with a shorter line!
dnoell If anyone needs a bathroom break, just send a group text.
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...
Gil This reminds me: I need to pick up a can of sardines for that Alton Brown sardine-avocado sandwich recipe.
Hazel Awesome work, Nicole! I love the concept behind the new weekly feature, and the first one does not disappoint. As for the catty mayoral campaign... I'd rather go with a canine anytime! Seriously...
Hazel "Maybe you should go on Robo-Pilot.."
Hazel Lol, good one Mary. This really cracked me up!
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....
Hazel "Honey, I think it's time we invested in a van..."
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...
CitySolver Janets car sharing marketting strategy was just too successful.
richheap So it was, literally, juice? I've heard of 'juicing' in relation to steroids so thought a 'juice attack' may be something that happens after excessive use of steroids. Errr... no. But I had to ask...
Mary Jander Haha @Rich! Allegedly, a woman threw a drink of juice on Mayor Ford on Saturday.
Seriously, I think that wasn't a good move. Not nice, not necessary, and not constructive.
richheap "Any reference to Mayor Ford must include the word "allegedly" at least several times." What are you suggesting, exactly? *UBM lawyer's ears prick up* Actually, don't answer that one. But what...
Mary Jander And you thought the bus was bad? Bring it back!
Mary Jander And you thought the bus was bad? Bring it back!
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In NYC, special reflective paint, bioswales, and intermittent greenery are used to keep things cool.
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Mixed-use development is hot in urban design circles, viewed as the way forward for sprawling, distressed cities.
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BrittanyMichelle6 This was very informative. I have definitely wondered why the pedestrian areas in Times Square are painted blue and now I know!
BrittanyMichelle6 I'm right there with you, Rich. I've never been to Tokyo but all the pictures and videos I've seen gave me the impression that it's all bright lights. I would never have guessed that this was Tokyo....
Resurgent phoenix Cutbacks at the Circus forces the clowns to save money by using the large number of clowns stuffed in a car act to commute to the next show location.
SulgraveLLC There has to be a Starbucks with a shorter line!
dnoell If anyone needs a bathroom break, just send a group text.
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...
Gil This reminds me: I need to pick up a can of sardines for that Alton Brown sardine-avocado sandwich recipe.
Hazel Awesome work, Nicole! I love the concept behind the new weekly feature, and the first one does not disappoint. As for the catty mayoral campaign... I'd rather go with a canine anytime! Seriously...
Hazel "Maybe you should go on Robo-Pilot.."
Hazel Lol, good one Mary. This really cracked me up!
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....
Hazel "Honey, I think it's time we invested in a van..."
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...
CitySolver Janets car sharing marketting strategy was just too successful.
richheap So it was, literally, juice? I've heard of 'juicing' in relation to steroids so thought a 'juice attack' may be something that happens after excessive use of steroids. Errr... no. But I had to ask...
Mary Jander Haha @Rich! Allegedly, a woman threw a drink of juice on Mayor Ford on Saturday.
Seriously, I think that wasn't a good move. Not nice, not necessary, and not constructive.
richheap "Any reference to Mayor Ford must include the word "allegedly" at least several times." What are you suggesting, exactly? *UBM lawyer's ears prick up* Actually, don't answer that one. But what...
Mary Jander And you thought the bus was bad? Bring it back!
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