10 timeless and universal design lessons from Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of landscape architecture and designer of many loved public spaces, including Central Park, Boston’s Emerald Necklace and Mont Royal.
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Bring it in
20 MayGoing to combat nature deficit disorder by bringing nature inside!
Added to my to-do list. Or plan B.
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Clones
9 MayWell, you don’t need too many trees. You’ve seen one, you’ve seen ’em all. I missed city living big time.
Aldona Daukuntas in “A Little Less Suburban Please”
via New York Times
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Bean north
4 MayCan you tell that I’m in the Yukon? The only geographic context of the above image is the haiku on the mug.
This place has a particular geography and culture that is a delight to experience and explore. Even with this sense of appreciation, I immediately sought out every caffeinated watering hole to determine the best brew, baked goods and seating. My first visit to Baked Cafe, depicted above, was a sense of coming home. The indie tunes, free wi-fi and comfortable seating are simultaneously placeless and familiar.
Being there identifies one with a particular culture. Wikipedia’s take on the North American coffeehouse is a blend of Italian roots and counter-culture. For me, it is a familiar and comfortable environment. In a small town, I imagine there is a heightened association with urban existence. Whatever the attraction, we all need a third place that provides contact with like-minded individuals and reinforces notions of identity. Baked Cafe has been an important place in my transition to a new environment.
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Oh Look A Landscape
3 May
I like landscapes. Though I prefer living in the city. If I had to choose the perfect landscape it would be this one: There is grass, a small stream, a tree with blossoms… oh no, look! It’s two trees!
Planning Pool
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