On the smart side of the street [ Globe and Mail ] 12, 2008  His well-known case for lively, diverse and tolerant cities is essentially functionalist: Urban spaces and populations, creatively configured, ... Read More ...

State Center plan on track [ Baltimore Sun ] 7, 2008  Tomorrow's presentation before the city's Urban Design and Architectural Review Panel represents a first step in seeking the city zoning to enable the mix ... Read More ...

Violence and the City Toronto the Helple [ Move Smartly ] 6, 2008  While homicide rates climb in smaller urban centres in Canada , the reverse is true in the US where large urban centres are home to ... Read More ...

Pathway to a Secret Garden [ New York Times ] 5, 2008  Did everything become interior space, or did almost everything become exterior space? Their design for the combination basement apartment/garden/studio now ... Read More ...

Let's take a vote on a new parks levy [ Seattle Times ] 6, 2008  Neighborhoods would also benefit, as new trails connect green spaces, underused city properties are given new life, and available properties transfer to ... Read More ...

Motorola Demonstrates New MOTODEV Studio [ Earthtimes ] 6, 2008  MOTODEV Studio and its associated toolsets are designed to enable developers all over the world to create platform-specific applications for Motorola ... Read More ...

Ebbsfleet Landmark designs unveiled [ Channel 4 News ] 7, 2008  Turner Prize artists are amongst the shortlisted designs for the Ebbsfleet Landmark - aka Angel of the South. Designs for a public sculpture, ... Read More ...

Designer skirts traditional fashion tren [ Toronto Town Crier Newspapers ] 7, 2008  By Kelly Gadzala A Beach clothing designer has remade one of the biggest fashion hits of all time. But for Christina Bergström of Bergström Originals, ... Read More ...

Development would hurt OC [ Clackamas Review ] 30, 2008  Everyone will share the responsibility and the infrastructure cost of converting our green spaces to urban spaces. Losing these small urban habitat areas is ... Read More ...

For sale Louis Kahn-designed mid-century [ Retro To Go ] 6, 2008  The Louis Kahn-designed house dates back to 1961 and is being offered at auction in its original condition. Constructed of warm beige ... Read More ...

A little space goes a long way on the wa [ Seattle Times ] 4, 2008  The table is from Urban Hardwoods. 'I'm a big cook, and we wanted to be sure it was functional as well as having the look,' Yumiko Fujimori says. ... Read More ...

INCA Designs Inc. Announces Plans to Ope [ Earthtimes ] 7, 2008  NEW YORK - INCA Designs, Inc. , a boutique design house distributing sophisticated collections of swimwear, ... Read More ...

Web Site Offers 70 Percent Off Couture D [ NBC6.net ] 7, 2008  However, that hasn't kept Raaijen from buying high-end designer clothing. Her Diane Von Furstenberg dress normally retails for $425, but she paid $118. ... Read More ...

Hero exhibit celebrates fashion of the p [ Chicago Tribune ] 5, 2008  Sponsored by Italian designer Armani, the exhibit features some 60 ensembles, including movie costumes, designer apparel and high-performance outfits for ... Read More ...

Point Park University Unveils Academic V [ Earthtimes ] 6, 2008  These student-centered neighborhood enhancements are part of Point Park University's vision to become one of the most dynamic private, urban universities in ... Read More ...

Parkside living Urban greenery adds valu [ The Oregonian ] 27, 2008  With more people packed into tighter urban spaces, many living in housing without traditional yards, green spaces that can be used at will, by everyone, ... Read More ...

Data centres designed to optimise energy [ Deccan Herald ] 6, 2008  Located in Yokohama, Japan, this sophisticated architecture is designed to offer the highest levels of energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions by 20 ... Read More ...

AvatarLabs Names Alan Chapman as Product [ IT Business Net ] 7, 2008  ... online marketing agencies specializing in the creation of online rich media and enriched websites, has named Alan Chapman as Production Designer. ... Read More ...