One more time. Rotterdam has 30% of its built office space lying empty, yet the city government still co sponsors the building of new starchitecture. Continuing the collage of Rotterdam. Is it ever going to stop?
Rem Koolhaas's De Rotterdam: cut and paste architecture
http://gu.com/p/3kdpt
The influence of William H Whyte saw some popularity in the 1990s
It is a shame that these type of position towards public space is still not more generalised in urban planning internationally.
http://www.nytimes.com/1993/03/28/weekinreview/conversations-fred-kent-one-who-would-like-to-see-most-architects-hit-the-road.html?src=pm
When investment in public transport infrastructure beats roads. Bogotá case study.
The secrets of the world's happiest cities http://gu.com/p/3kvze
Rome's fabric is full of surprises. One street one building, and one street one building that once was. This is Testaccio. Tevere 100 meters away.
Getting ready for Polyport!
This is a very clear study on the basic function of urban trees
http://www.deeproot.com/blog/blog-entries/the-effect-of-trees-in-paving-on-stormwater-runoff
Jeff Speck on cars and walking. How density, city living and walking can improve our health and economies.
www.ted.com/talks/jeff_speck_the_walkable_city.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TEDTalks_video+
