Tag: Cities
Great urban parks
Thursday 17 September 2009, 7:20 am
Since the first time I visited Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, I’ve been fascinated by large city parks. They’re obviously man-made, very much a part of the city they’re in and convey an idea of nature without being “natural” (whatever that means). At the same time, they speak volumes about our love of [...]
David Byrne’s Perfect City
Wednesday 16 September 2009, 7:36 am
David Byrne’s Perfect City is well worth a read. He’s been taking a folding bicycle on tour with him, and exploring the cities he visits. In the process, he’s been thinking about what makes a perfect city. He seems to draw quite a bit a lot on Jane Jacobs’ work.
I love this [...]
