Matchmaking Abandoned Properties With Ideas for Reuse
The Atlantic Cities magazine highlights a new website, [Im]possible Living, which aims to connect abandoned properties with the ideas and capacities for transforming them back into usable spaces. The site was started by Daniela Galvani and Andrea Sesta, and though it currently logs mostly properties in Italy, the founders hope it will become a global resource for reuse projects. Article by Nate Berg.
San Francisco Better Streets: Local governments create website to help residents make street improvements in their neighborhoods.
San Francisco Better Streets: “This website is provided by the City and County of San Francisco to assist San Franciscans to make street improvements in their neighborhoods, shopping districts, and workplaces. The site provides information on street improvement project types, the City’s permitting process, maintenance responsibilities, and applicable codes and guidelines.” Examples of projects people can undertake using City resources include art installations, parklets, bike racks, green infrastructure, and more.
25 Urban Success Stories from Around the World
Identified and described by Fundación Habitat Colombia.
"SOM Architects Call for a 100 Year Vision for the Great Lakes"
See also SOM’s Great Lakes Century blog: http://thegreatlakescenturyblog.som.com/
