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Urban Skater As City Shaper, Benjamin A. Shirtcliff
Urban Skater As City Shaper, Benjamin A. Shirtcliff
Benjamin A Shirtcliff
Studies on urban adolescents (youth) and the design of the built environment often begin with a problem-based approach that attempts to resolve an adult-perceived conflict between youth in general and the greater good of society (Kelly 2003; Rogers and Coaffee 2005).
Roadways And The Land: The Landscape Architect's Role, Elizabeth E. Fischer, Heidi M. Hohmann, P. Daniel Marriott
Roadways And The Land: The Landscape Architect's Role, Elizabeth E. Fischer, Heidi M. Hohmann, P. Daniel Marriott
Heidi Hohmann
This country has a rich history of roadway development. From early overland routes, such as the Boston Post Road in New England and the El Camino Reals in the Southwest, to the first federally funded interstate in 1806 (the National Road) and the innovative parkways of the early 20th century, we have been striving in creative ways to link our people, resources, and communities.
The Landscape Reader, Heidi M. Hohmann
The Landscape Reader, Heidi M. Hohmann
Heidi Hohmann
Hungry for knowledge, readers of Landscape architecture publications can choose from a smorgasbord of books and articles on topics as diverse as greenway design, historic plants, and the uses of plastic lumber. But once readers consume these publications, they're likely to feel as if they've ingested the literary equivalent of a bag of potato chips: sated, but not well nourished. To put it bluntly: much current landscape architectural literature lacks depth and substance. Like junk food, our professional communications keep simple metabolism going, but fail to fuel growth, change, and maturity in the profession. Moreover, lacking a spirit of open …