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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Tubes: A journey to the center of the Internet
Check this out! A fascinating tour to the heart of the Internet by one of the most popular science journalists writing today. ANDREW BLUM Tubes A Journey to the Center of the Internet Shipping in May 2012 From the Harper-Collins … Continue reading
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Warning of Urban Sprawl…in 1959
Warning of Urban Sprawl…in 1959. For those of you interested in planning history, here’s a link to a PSA, which is a blast from the past. It reminds me of a combination of Rocky & Bullwinkle cartoons and my Planning … Continue reading
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Political Ecology of the Classroom
Ben Huff, a fourth year political ecology student working on his Bachelor in Environmental Studies, considered the classroom from a political ecological perspective for his term paper. He writes, “Regardless of what is taught inside mainstream universities, including alternatives to … Continue reading
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North York Modernist Heritage Forum: Website and Video
If you’re interested in issues around post-war suburbs and Modernist architecture and heritage, you might be interested in a recent forum held by Heritage Toronto. Along with several other speakers, I presented on the cultural landscapes of Modernist high-rises. The … Continue reading
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