Monthly Archives: February 2008

Patterns of Texture and Grain

urban.agent, February 28, 2008

From a purely formal point of view, texture and grain are the keys to an intriguing pattern. These two facets are the principal manner in which our first perceptions are formed, because these are the broad aspects of a pattern. … Continue reading →

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Investing in Our Cities

urban.agent, February 26, 2008

Last week I highlighted an article, In Search of a Real Urban Policy, from the NY Times examining the need to push urban issues through this year’s political season. Today they posted two letters supporting their arguments.

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Boston’s Big Dig Complete, Yet Incomplete

urban.agent, February 24, 2008

Officially completed in the past month, Boston’s Big Dig now sits ready to be measured. Costing $15 billion and spanning close to two decades, the Big Dig has left most people skeptical that the money, time, construction headaches, and loss … Continue reading →

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