Happier cities

When investment in public transport infrastructure beats roads. Bogotá case study.
The secrets of the world's happiest cities http://gu.com/p/3kvze

Polyport 1

Polyport has began. 15 schools of architecture in Rome, 2 days of harbours. For us, one year of work on the harbour of Callao, Lima, Peru. Upcycling, local markets, flexible housing and streets.

Students ready to present!

Well done Shea, Sandra, Tom, Martin, JB and Matthew.

Michelle will have the pictures when we are back.

New streets old streets

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!

Why streets should have trees

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

Walking in skinny streets

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+

Street Sections Kilkenny

A greatly productive day in Waterford with Miriam Fitzpatrick and a good group of students. One more city, Kilkenny, analysed by its street sections. Soon I will be uploading the students' work on the website. Thanks Miriam and students!

The highrise

No street. No ground. Just rise. An illustrative history of the high rise in four video chapters by the New York Times.

http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2013/high-rise/