Last Friday (June 13, 2008) the Vancouver Sun published an article profiling space2place. The article is framed around the Garden City play environment but also provides a look at how we approach our work.]]>
It can still be difficult to find good resources or people to follow on twitter. So I have complied a curated list of influential people and organizations with a focus on the public realm and landscapes. This is a good place to start for people interested in Landscape Architecture, the public realm and cities. These are also compiled on a twitter list at @space2place/s2p-picks-urban-landscape I will update this list as I find others with something to say.
Also if you have an ipad definitely check out Flipboard (check out the demo video). It has become my preferred method to browse twitter. You can just add a link to the list above to browse the content shared by the members of the list.
landarchitects landscape architects
The American Society of Landscape Architects. Green since 1899.
landurb jason king
landscape architecture + urbanism posts from L+U and veg.itecture plus a sprinkling of random thoughts
planetizen planetizen
Urban planning, design, and development. News, views, jobs, education, and more.
TCLFdotORG Charles Birnbaum
The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) provides people w/ the tools to see, understand & value landscape architecture, its practitioners & our design legacy.
landreader Land Reader
A compilation of current Landscape related news items
bldgblog bldgblog
Architectural Conjecture | Urban Speculation | Landscapes Futures
PPS_Placemaking PPS
Placemaking for Communities - International non-profit planning and design organization with project experience in over 40 countries and 2,500 communities.
sustaincities Sustainable Cities
We are a community of bloggers promoting civic sustainability and urban environmentalism. Join the conversation!
NextAmCity Next American City
dedicated to promoting socially and environmentally sustainable economic growth in America’s cities
Streetfilms Streetfilms
Film on livable streets, traffic, biking, mass transit & more by Clarence, Elizabeth, Robin and Dahlia
completestreets Complete Streets
The National Complete Streets Coalition
transalt T.A.
Transportation Alternatives is your advocate for bicycling, walking and public transit in New York City.
EcologicalUrban Ecological Urbanism
The premise is that an ecological approach is urgently needed as an imaginative and practical method for addressing existing as well as new cities.
enablingcity The Enabling City
Place-Based Creative Problem-Solving & the Power of the Everyday.
LAcompetitions landscape
Mission: promote and make accessible information about landscape architecture competitions and awards for students and professionals all around the world.
citiesforpeople Gehl Architects
Asking questions and exploring creative solutions to making cities places of quality for all people.
space2place space2place
The twitter feed of interesting landscape related items as curated by Jeff Cutler principal of space2place
StreetsblogNet Streetsblog Network
The national blog network for sustainable transport, smart growth and livable streets.
brian_phelps Brian Phelps
landscape architect, urban designer, and co-founder of sitephocus.com
Infrastructurst The Infrastructurist
Infrastructurist.com covers the rebuilding of America
wlandscapearch World Landscape Arch
Landscape Architecture News Website with over 10,000 monthly readers
Spacing Spacing
Based in Toronto, the magazine examines the joys, obstacles and politics of the urban landscape. Spacing was named Cdn. small mag of the year in ‘07, ‘08 & ‘09.
PlacesJournal Places Journal
A Forum of Design for the Public Realm. Edited by Nancy Levinson and Josh Wallaert. Part of the Design Observer Group.
BrandAvenue Chris Timmerman
Brand Avenue explores ideas of place, space and identity—mostly via architecture, planning, urban design, marketing, and urban development.
pruned Alexander Trevi
Spatialist.
Landezine Landezine
Presenting Contemporary Landscape Architecture Works
waterinthecity Patty Hume
Everything H20 in the city: waterfronts, urban hydrology, rivers, fountains, art
svrdesign SvR Design Company
SvR Design Co specializes in innovative and sustainable solutions. Civil Engineering. Landscape Architecture. Ped and Bike Planning. Env Restoration.
Advocating for using bicycles as transportation to improve our cities, our people, and the world.
CEO’s for Cities - Cities*Future*Talent*Design* Chicago*Politics*Memphis*Plng* Green
Film director, photographer & editor of [too many] bicycle culture blogs.
@collenbe Chris Ollenberger
Urban Omnibus is an online project of the Architectural League that explores the relationship between design and the physical environment of New York City.
Vancouver Public Space Network
Curated by Jeff Cutler.
Tweet me @space2place if you think there is anyone else that should be added to the list.
We are excited that our work is being recognized and enjoyed by the public. We hope to continue to build on this success with more great projects.
Last year there majority of the winners were in Western Canada. It appears that this year the focus has swung back to the East. The caliber of the winning projects is very high this year and we are honoured to be considered among such a distinguished group of winning firms. Congratulations to all of the winners.
Follow the links for the CSLA national awards and the CSLA regional awards
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]]>Movie trailer to Dogtown and Z-boys, at the halfway point it starts into the quest for backyard pools.
Back then the skaters had to drive up and down back lanes standing on the roof of cars to get a peek into yards looking for a new challenge. It is interesting to read that today things have evolved a bit to the point where they are using google earth and checking realtor websites to find a new spot. In fact the internet also provides great ways to share information behind logistics of emptying a partially filled pool as well. Once again skaters are quick to find creative uses for the landscape.
I have heard this downturn in the economy may be similar to the 1970’s. I guess this is another example of how this is becoming a reality.
More photos:
Skaters Jump In as Foreclosures Drain the Pool - NY times
Look for more videos about our work to be posted here.
Garden City Play Environment - Opening Day - June 2008 from space2place on Vimeo.
Last Friday (June 13, 2008) the Vancouver Sun published an article profiling space2place. The article is framed around the Garden City play environment but also provides a look at how we approach our work.]]>Below are 3 videos that have aired on recent local televison:
This segment aired on Shaw Access early in May. They did a nice job of framing some of the conceptual ideas and research that went into the creation of the park.
Garden City - shaw segment - May 2008 from space2place on Vimeo.
This segment aired on CTV and features an interview with Alexa. I like how the contrast a "traditional" playground with the new park.
Garden City - CTV news segment May 2008 from space2place on Vimeo.
The last video aired on CBC. This video features Clarence Sihoe the project manager from the city of Richmond. This video has a slightly different perspective and focuses on some of the natural elements of the park.
garden city - CBC news segment - may 2008 from space2place on Vimeo.
This past week was eventful because the old growth feature stumps we delivered to the site, and they look fantastic. The biggest one weighs 12,000 lbs! You can see how big they are in comparison to the people in the pictures. Though you don't get a true sense of them until you see them in person. It looks like we are headed toward a completion date somewhere around the end of October.
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