Fig 1 – “The Etheral Junkspace” a photo manipulation by Manaswini Rajesh. etcetera, etcetera and etcetera. City centre of Madurai, a sterilised urban form, on the river banks of Vaigai, is defined by its streets that were constructed with a yardstick that fits exactly a bullock cart. Don’t even get me started on the current…
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Clean air and clean water are the main things citizens want for their health and well being as residents in a sustainable city, according to a recent global survey conducted by WWF-Sweden. Clean air, however, has become a scarce commodity in our world as recently reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Reduce pollution in cities…
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First in a Series of Lockdown Blogs My community keeps me going in these uncertain times. After enduring a slow process to sell my home and beloved garden of 25 years, the end came in a downpour on March 16th. Though I felt I had done a lot of preparation, there was still a ton…
Good morning all! I just thought I would post a couple of the resources I really like to access in case they may be of help to other gardeners. Before I get to the good stuff I feel compelled to give you an insight into my gardening style. I’ve basically been around gardens my whole…
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“Design and Social Science: Making Connections” is a compelling examination of design and social sciences. In this book, editor Jorge Frascara, who has dedicated years to exploring the intersection of these fields, brought together scholars from a variety of disciplines into a cohesive dialogue. Regardless of its rich content, this gathering of ideas focused on…
Edinburgh attracts millions of tourists during August for its major festivals, providing a stage for the world’s best musicians, artists, composers and actors. But its steadily emerging street art scene gets little in the way of acknowledgement from these overwhelming commercial successes. While nobody is deluded enough to suggest that our small scene rivals the…
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Food is on the move! The year is 2020. A silver pod the size of a watermelon cruises towards your bedroom window, flashing softly to catch your attention. You slide open your airlock to allow the pod to latch onto the small loading bay. Once attached, the pod opens to reveal a silver container…
Spain’s celebrated art form has a rich tradition here in Barcelona, with dozens of tablaos where you can catch a passionate performance. We’re here to preview the best of them… While the art of flamenco originated in southern Spain, primarily in Andalusia – where the fiery dance, soulful music, and expressive singing evolved from a…
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Agrihood life is becoming more popular across the U.S. as planned, community food-focused living communities take hold. What is an agrihood? It’s a residential neighborhood that supports itself through community farming. Simply put, everyone has a stake in the growing of food and shares in the bounty. An Urban Land Institute report says there are…
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This piece is an entry in our Eighth Annual Graduate Student Blogging Contest, “Connections.” by Andrew Allio The camera pans along the street, highlighting the abandoned buildings. Midway down the block, a bulldozed lot is littered with broken concrete, plywood, and other construction debris. It is May 9, 1967, and Ben Williams of KPIX News…
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