tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112150305017225382024-02-07T14:09:10.413-05:00CitySpiredDesign Inspiration from the Built EnvironmentCatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13210941660784774950noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211215030501722538.post-13842237742779542832011-03-17T08:00:00.001-04:002011-03-17T15:20:35.484-04:00Philadelphia Magic GardensHave you ever heard of other <a href="http://www.phillymagicgardens.org/">Philly Magic Gardens</a>? Designed by <a href="http://www.phillymagicgardens.org/isaiah/about">Isaiah Zagar</a> out of recycled and re-purposed materials, they seems light wonderful havens of imagination in an urban environment. Next time I'm up north, I'm really going to try to check them out!<br />
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All photos by <a href="http://www.gabekphoto.com/index.htm">Gabe Kirchheimer</a><br />
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It turns out the Tom Vanderbilt also maintains a companion <a href="http://www.howwedrive.com/">blog</a> to the book called How We Drive. You can check it out <a href="http://www.howwedrive.com/">here</a>.<br />
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Finally, test your knowledge about traffic with this cool interactive <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/08/08/science/20080808_TRAFFIC_QUIZ.html">quiz</a> from the New York Times and written by Tom Vanderbilt and read the NY Times review of <i>Traffic</i> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/10/books/review/Roach-t.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1">here</a>.<br />
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In the meantime, check out this sweet bow tie:<br />
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PS- Love your town? Check <a href="http://basicfrenchonline.com/htm/product_info.php?products_id=902">these</a> t-shirts out! <br />
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PS- In the spirit of Valentine's Day, <a href="http://laughingsquid.com/you-are-here/">here</a> is a map to my heart<br />
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via <a href="http://www.designmom.com/2011/01/countdown-to-france/">Design Mom</a>Catiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13210941660784774950noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211215030501722538.post-84667021181600264072011-02-08T08:00:00.001-05:002011-02-09T00:05:03.305-05:00Transportation Tuesday: Whodunnit videoI just saw this video and I think it's fantastic... definitely a new favorite! Can you figure out this murder mystery? (and yes I promise it's transportation related... just watch very carefully!)<br />
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via <a href="http://www.magicalurbanism.com/?p=3059">Magical Urbanism</a>Catiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13210941660784774950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211215030501722538.post-67985970856741889762011-01-31T08:00:00.000-05:002011-01-31T08:00:20.936-05:00New York CupcakesClaire at the UK-based <a href="http://clairegevaux.wordpress.com/">Little Bird Bakery</a> is responsible for this super-awesome cupcake showing the New York Skyline. I wish I was invited to this party... how fun! Check out more of Claire's very talented baking creations over on her <a href="http://clairegevaux.wordpress.com/">blog</a> and her <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29048362@N07/">flickr</a> feed. <br />
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However, during a "study break" I found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64683099/photo-earrings-philadelphia-skyline?ga_search_query=philadelphia&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5154421">these</a> earrings of the Philadelphia skyline and fell in love with them, so cute!<br />
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So, lesson of the day: If you're snowed in, you can always shop online!<br />
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In 2006 there were <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_streets_named_after_Martin_Luther_King,_Jr.">at least</a> 730 streets in 39 states named after Dr. King, as well as many in other countries. It's amazing to think of the impact that that has had on our urban fabric.<br />
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From a community development perspective, many cities are also organizing community parades or volunteer days in the spirit of Dr. King. What is your city doing today?<br />
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Point yourself in a new direction with these super-fun compass cufflinks from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62004980/compass-cufflinks">Ragtrader</a>. <br />
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Did you make any New Year's resolutions this year?<br />
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Do you have any plans for New Year's tonight? I'm going to take a few days off, but I'll see you in 2011!<br />
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