Is there a predicate to “placemaking” where a place is analyzed and mastered? Is that process of immersion, which I so love to emphasize, part…
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Place Parts, Episode 10: Choreographing Place, with Sherry Dobbin
As we emerge from the pandemic, why center only on architectural compatibility or placemaking listicles? Why not admit the common adage, that the city–and its…
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Place Parts, Episode 9: Routes to Understanding Place, with Rob Cowan
Rob Cowan is a one-stop-shop for an understanding of place, and the associated role of urban design. Today, we talk about his many contributions to…
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Place Parts, Episode 8: About the Lady Well and a Cure
Today, in Episode 8, I depart from recent episodes built around interviews. Rather, I offer a contemplative walk to a local setting that seems even…
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Place Parts, Episode 7: Replenishing Place at Many Scales
Why sustain the status quo if it’s not good enough? After reconnecting with my friend, thought leader Dr. Tia Kansara, I’m even more fascinated with…
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