Category Archives: Editorial
Blizzards and Walkability
While much of the nation is probably tired of hearing about the blizzard in Washington DC this past weekend, the reality of its impact and lengthy clean up are still being felt. For me the most dramatic lesson from the storm
Blizzards and Walkability
While much of the nation is probably tired of hearing about the blizzard in Washington DC this past weekend, the reality of its impact and lengthy clean up are still being felt. For me the most dramatic lesson from the storm
NoMa’s Interim Placemaking Projects
Many neighborhoods can be labeled “in transition,” with changing land uses, building uses, and demographics. Often though while we wait for demolition and/or construction to begin we are left staring at empty lots or abandon buildings. This does not have
NoMa’s Interim Placemaking Projects
Many neighborhoods can be labeled “in transition,” with changing land uses, building uses, and demographics. Often though while we wait for demolition and/or construction to begin we are left staring at empty lots or abandon buildings. This does not have
Observing Our Changing Urban Spaces
A few weeks ago I exited our local library in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland to see a small crowd of adults, children and toddlers, pausing to watch as bulldozers across the street torn apart the First Baptist Church. As its walls came
Observing Our Changing Urban Spaces
A few weeks ago I exited our local library in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland to see a small crowd of adults, children and toddlers, pausing to watch as bulldozers across the street torn apart the First Baptist Church. As its walls came
A Celebration of Singaporean Urban Icons for SG50
Singapore’s 50th birthday, or National Day is this weekend and my inbox, Facebook and Instagram feed have been filled with organizations and friends already celebrating. From the Urban Redevelopment Authority hosting a street art exhibition to local designers having pop-up shops, everyone
A Celebration of Singaporean Urban Icons for SG50
Singapore’s 50th birthday, or National Day is this weekend and my inbox, Facebook and Instagram feed have been filled with organizations and friends already celebrating. From the Urban Redevelopment Authority hosting a street art exhibition to local designers having pop-up shops, everyone
Celebrating Lunar New Year Abroad
February 19, 2015 marked the first day of the Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival as it is known in China. While it is still very much winter here in Ithaca, there were still many of us that found
Celebrating Lunar New Year Abroad
February 19, 2015 marked the first day of the Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival as it is known in China. While it is still very much winter here in Ithaca, there were still many of us that found
Winter Design and Food in Toronto’s Public Spaces
Today it was extremely cold in Ithaca with a wind chill near -20F. However, the sun was still shining, and I had to remind myself that the temperatures today were still not as cold as I experienced recently in Toronto. Some thought we
Winter Design and Food in Toronto’s Public Spaces
Today it was extremely cold in Ithaca with a wind chill near -20F. However, the sun was still shining, and I had to remind myself that the temperatures today were still not as cold as I experienced recently in Toronto. Some thought we
Whimsical Winter Public Art in Montreal
Often public art provides pleasant backdrops for urban life but does not always evoke the playful side of city dwellers. In a cold winter city particularly, pedestrians may not be as apt to stop and engage with a piece of art.
Whimsical Winter Public Art in Montreal
Often public art provides pleasant backdrops for urban life but does not always evoke the playful side of city dwellers. In a cold winter city particularly, pedestrians may not be as apt to stop and engage with a piece of art.
Winter Cities: Enduring or embracing our climate?
Ever since I moved from the tropics of Singapore to upstate New York, I have found myself having a much greater appreciation for the temporality of our daily weather. May it be taking advantage of a cooler than usual August day to
Winter Cities: Enduring or embracing our climate?
Ever since I moved from the tropics of Singapore to upstate New York, I have found myself having a much greater appreciation for the temporality of our daily weather. May it be taking advantage of a cooler than usual August day to
Helping Through the Haze
Singapore has made international news lately because of last week’s historic haze. I was in Malaysia all week for a camp with my church and missed the worst thus far, however many others were not as fortunate. During the whole week
Helping Through the Haze
Singapore has made international news lately because of last week’s historic haze. I was in Malaysia all week for a camp with my church and missed the worst thus far, however many others were not as fortunate. During the whole week
Exhibit Review: Design with the Other 90% CITIES
While I was in New York City last week I was lucky enough to catch the exhibit – Design with the Other 90%: Cities before it closed. The exhibit, by the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and hosted by the UN Visitors
Exhibit Review: Design with the Other 90% CITIES
While I was in New York City last week I was lucky enough to catch the exhibit – Design with the Other 90%: Cities before it closed. The exhibit, by the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and hosted by the UN Visitors
Encountering Urbanization 