New Urbanist themed view of a redeveloped 40th & Cuming Street looking South
Time for my soap box! Those of you that know me KNEW this was coming. I am a huge believe in New Urbanism and am using those beliefs in guiding my development of the old Mike's Grocery. My New Urbanist brother and his wife (both architects) recently were interviewed by Post-Car Culture to talk about New Urbanism and designing for life without a car or with less use of a car. One theme of New Urbanism. Click here to download the Pod Cast One. The Pod cast is only about 10-15 minutes and is one of two. As soon as the 2nd one is available I will post it to.
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New Urbanist styled concept for 33rd and California St created by the Destination Midtown process.
3 comments:
These drawing are from the Destination Midtown study. The city is well aware of them. Thanks.
Hello,
I just encountered your blog and really love what you've done with the grocery store on 40th & California. That's always been a favorite spot of mine, and I was sad to see it fall into disuse.
I also just want to say that I agree with you wholeheartedly regarding the New Urbanism movement.
The only thing I'm a little distraught about is your link regarding the development at 168th St. & State. That development is definitely a lesser evil than the traditional tract housing that has cropped up out there in the last few years. However, it's still contributing to urban sprawl, which desperately needs to be reigned in for the sake of both the environment and Omaha's economy. We really need to start putting the brakes on, I think.
Anyway, best of luck to you, and thank you again for your work in preservation and promoting environmentally sustainable housing options.
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