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Chris Alexandar and Stewart Brand believe in evolution
Reading these two books concurrently has me thinking about place making. Specifically, why should it cost a lot to make small commercial/residential streets friendly for pedestrians and bikes? A lot of the planning initiatives I've seen assume that rigid zoning + money = good places. I think that's dead wrong. I think flexible zoning + time = good ( Read more... ) -
This is sort of like looking for a unicorn
Portlandites: Have any of you heard of any temp summer job openings? -
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I really really (foolishly) really (consumerly) really (recklessly) want a macbook.
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Good mail day. REALLY good mail day.
I'm accepted at Portland State. Two-year Master of Urban Studies degree including free cross-registration into the University of Oregon's urban design program. 8-12 Masters students per year, coursework shared with the incoming PhD class, and the possibility of a Graduate Research Assistantship once I prove I can write up original research. -
One Up, One Down
I got my rejection letter from MIT this morning. Can't say I'm surprised, but I am bummed; their program was really appealing. On the other hand, if I get accepted at PSU this makes my decision a lot easier. And Austin is still pursuing me. And this means I am, almost guaranteed, moving away from Eternal Winter. -
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The band went out busking last night. I think we were a lot of folks' sign of spring for the day - passersby were more surprised to see street performers in March than I'd expected ( Read more... ) -
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A short history of 20th century events, as told by U.S. immigration data.
Also, East Coasters with good weather tonight should look southeast at 9:20pm to see the shuttle launch. -
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OMG, I just got accepted for grad school at University of Texas at Austin! -
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Today I built shelves in the pantry, finished a very practical gift, and signed up with Credo. Yay! Still, I wish there were more weekend.