Category Archives: Urban Design

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Urban Renewal in Lancaster, PA

Posted on January 4, 2011 by admin

While on my holiday, I happened to wander East to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Lancaster, it is a place quintessentially American; the middle American city or blend of one part city and one … Continue reading →

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What If?

Posted on June 7, 2010 by admin

A recent thought experiment for the city of Seattle regarding green roofs. Consider the image above. Let us highlight the area we are looking at, a green roof off of 1st and Union in downtown Seattle, Washington. Now, the question … Continue reading →

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2030 Seattle

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

I believe in a better Seattle. I believe in a city of overlapping uses. Where service corridors are more than just alleys lined with trash cans. I see these places being the most active and attractive city destinations. I believe … Continue reading →

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