Dawn Patrol Presents First Light

April 26, 2010

Posted via email from Russell Preston  

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Artistry is Missing in Planning Today

April 14, 2010

Artistry is needed in today’s cities and towns. I am completely sick of statistics and computer models for city planning. Yes, I agree that enough water must be provided, and capacity for waste measured. However, these are not the issues that make cities great. The meaningful relationship of buildings, the vistas and views, and the [...]

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Timeless with Roman & Williams

April 5, 2010

 

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Stop and Look Around

March 23, 2010

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once and a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller  

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Rafael Manzano Martos Receives 2010 Driehaus Prize in Classical Architecture

March 16, 2010

Rafael Manzano Martos, a Spanish architect known for his distinctive use of the Mudéjar style, will receive the 2010 Richard H. Driehaus Prize for Classical Architecture at a ceremony March 27th in Chicago. The $200,000 Driehaus Prize, presented annually to a distinguished classical architect, represents the largest recognition of classicism in the contemporary built environment. In [...]

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Bicycle Diaries, Emergent Architecture and David Byrne

March 14, 2010

The incredible wise and creative Mr. David Byrne lectured in Providence at the invitation of the Mayor earlier this week. I hope this is an indication that the city is ready to look seriously at its bicycle infrastructure. Biking can be such a pleasant, and affordable, way to travel the city, and with Providence’s compact [...]

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The Intelligent Coffee Shop by Intelligentsia

March 13, 2010

Intelligentsia, at first glance, seemed much like any other coffee house. The first few seconds of my experience is similar to my local shop: smell of roasted beans, hip indie music, chatting friends, and many glowing white apple logos. However, the similarities stop there. I was lucky enough to be staying a few blocks from [...]

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We Need More Authenticity

February 19, 2010

When you hear the word authentic what comes to mind? My fear is that most people will not picture the beautiful places, unique products or innovative practices their travels have brought them upon.  Unfortunately, they will think of all the fakes.  There are those things out there that using slight of hand or stucco covered [...]

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Providence 2030: A Vision for a Livable City

February 11, 2010

What will your city be like in the year 2030?  Over the past nine months I helped lead a group of young business and community leaders in Providence answer that question.  Twenty years in the life of a city is not that much time when I realized that my old neighborhood, the South End, took [...]

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Book Review: The Smart Growth Manual

February 6, 2010

Over vacation I took the opportunity to dive into The Smart Growth Manual by Andres Duany, Jeff Speck and, fellow Living Urbanism editor, Mike Lydon.  The manual is a comprehensive review of the practices that lead to the creation of smart places.  I highly recommend giving it a read even if you are a seasoned practitioner. [...]

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