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Incrementalism as a concept of iterative improvement in government project development no longer a legitimate public administration theory

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

That even so, transit (and sustainable mobility) is what distinguishes DC from the suburbs and that you need more of it to continue to differentiate DC as a place to choose to live and conduct business. Or the Norfolk light rail. Another one is the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, which doesn't include Bergen County.

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20th anniversary of the blog| Urban revitalization systems thinking's greatest hits: Part two -- not transportation

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Rational planning is pretty static at least to me, with constrained scopes and less willingness to change approaches and recommendations as new information is uncovered. Once too, I misheard a presentation at a conference, and I thought the presenter said she applies "graphic design" approaches to urban planning.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Eight | Civic Engagement and Positive Promotion of Democracy

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Public facing civic assets--libraries, parks, schools, sustainable mobility programs like walking, biking, and transit, Safe Routes to School, public markets, farmers markets, etc.--should The goal is to ensure a sustainable community for future generations through participation in democratic processes.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning, Part Six | Art(s) in the Park(s) as a comprehensive program

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

and socially engaged, and/or sustainable visual art-based practices, and in a park setting, manipulation of park equipment and facilities Performing Arts : including dance, theater (new theatrical work, playwriting), music (popular, jazz, opera, classical, etc.) Exhibit: The Landscape Architecture Legacy of Dan Kiley.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning, Part Six | Art(s) in the Park(s) as a comprehensive program

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

and socially engaged, and/or sustainable visual art-based practices, and in a park setting, manipulation of park equipment and facilities Performing Arts : including dance, theater (new theatrical work, playwriting), music (popular, jazz, opera, classical, etc.) Movie night in Laird Park, a neighborhood park in Salt Lake City.

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20th anniversary of the blog| Urban revitalization systems thinking's greatest hits: Part one -- (in)FAQ and my influences

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

My contribution to the field of urban planning. If I were to assess my contribution to the profession of urban planning and revitalization, it would be about applying systems thinking to various elements that make up cities. Sustainable mobility. It's the flip side of Social Psychology of Organizations.