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November 10, 2011
Designing Geography Part I - Reframing an Old Idea

Design that considers geography has been going on since humans started designing. Ancient cultures built settlements in close proximity to water and with good mountain views; they designed cities to maximize shading and natural cooling; and they positioned themselves in proximity to natural resources and trade routes. For thousands of years, design considering nature was, well, just natural.

Design that considers geography has been going on since humans started designing. Ancient cultures built settlements in close proximity to water and with good mountain views; they designed cities to maximize shading and natural cooling; and they positioned themselves in proximity to natural resources and trade routes. For thousands of years, design considering nature was, well, just natural.

June 22, 2011
Planning for Inclusion

The Twin Cities Interactive model was a thought provoking diorama of Minneapolis, Saint Paul and spaces in between. The model was designed for the viewer to ponder, explore, and participate in creating a vision for the regions future.

The Twin Cities Interactive model was a thought provoking diorama of Minneapolis, Saint Paul and spaces in between. The model was designed for the viewer to ponder, explore, and participate in creating a vision for the regions future.
 
Northern Spark, White Nights coordinated the urban planning venue as well as others through out the Twin Cities. The landscape of Minneapolis and Saint Paul became a gallery of many creative interventions for one night.
 

April 25, 2011
International Making Cities Livable Conference - Call for submissions

We all share a unique enthusiasm for urban planning and public involvement and love exploring innovative technology that enables us to combine these passions. LivableCities is in the midst of planning their 49th Annual International Making Cities Livable Conference, which will be held in late Spring 2012 in Portland, Oregon.