The study of urban spaces has a long established history. Urban cultural critic, Louis Mumford studied spaces as they related to the function of urban life. Renowned urban researcher William Whyte studied the way the design of spaces affected human…
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The Psychology of Public Space: THE STREET
November 27, 2012
Whither the Retail Strip Center?
November 12, 2012
Must we shop? Our capitalistic society is based on consumption. When the economy gets tough we are given tax breaks and told to “go out and spend” to revitalize the economy. Shouldn’t we be saving?
CAR CULTURE: Can We Ever Integrate Man and Machine?
October 29, 2012
Globalization and Its Effect on Urban Design- Part 2 This post examines the relationship between the city and the car. We will examine the historical influence that automobile ownership has had on urban form and how we can capitalize on…