“Though big cities have more than their share of trailblazers, with gentrification they’re attracting wealthier and more risk-averse, group-oriented types,” says Richard Florida, author of “The Rise of the Creative Class,” which explored the question of which cities are most creative and why. “Hipster urban cultures can be just as monolithic, homogenous and creativity-squelching as any other,” he says.
(Source: twitter.com)
Instead of focusing on speed, we should elevate frequency; instead of debating technology (e.g. light rail v. bus) we should consider geometry; instead of glorifying direct service we should build more connections; instead of linking transit with restraint we should associate it with the “freedom to move.”
by Bureau of Public Interventions (BPI)
BPI’s projects range from silly to the absurd but all joking aside they are tackling the serious issue of the lack of public spaces in Guatemala City. Their interventions result in fun new venues for civic interaction. In my opinion every city could benefit from a local BPI.
Will be fun to see where this goes.
(Source: civic.io)
author: Paul Auster
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Ivy and her owner in Fountain Square.
author: Jon Stewart
name: John
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