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Monthly Archives: June 2008
Friends of the American Supertall
The Middle East and Asia are getting all the attention these days. Supertall tower this, sustainable city that. This makes me feel bad for the U.S. — they’re used to getting all the attention! It must be hard to be … Continue reading
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Tagged american cities, chicago spire, empire state building, freedom tower, ny times, patriotism, sears tower, supertall
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Urban Diversion 1.0
We all take ourselves too seriously. [Image: Child sitting in a green cooler, found on flickr. Courtesy of jwlphotography.] As such, I am guilty of the following… Viewing the world in a state of decay Suggesting grand gestures necessary to … Continue reading
Posted in URBAN DIVERSION, site information
Tagged blublu, site information, URBAN DIVERSION, video
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A Displaced Harlem Experiences “Root Shock”
As a resident of the “new” Harlem, I am very aware of the local sentiment toward the shift currently taking place. The neighborhood is in the midst of a long gentrification process, for better AND worse. Local residents are experiencing … Continue reading