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Richard Allaway

Power of Place - 5 Overview - 1 views

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    This video presents how the urban complex of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague threatens to intrude upon the rural spaces between the three cities, and how the Dutch government seeks to preserve a sustainable urban environment. [Submitted by John Jordan]
Cory Keeler

Walkable Cities - 3 views

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    Interesting Tedx video on changing our dependency on cars and urban sprawl.
Richard Allaway

BBC News - Audio slideshow: Chicago's doomed spire - 3 views

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    Slide show with commentary about the high rise in Chicago and how this was the city to watch for the 20th Century and how cities might re-assess their need to build up as a traditional CBD.  Helps to establish the idea of a CBD based on building height with Bid Rent and Burgess.   [Submitted by Chris Stephenson]
James Mattiace

Google Street View Captures Stunning Images of American Poverty Too | Motherboard - 3 views

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    Interesting take on the voyeurism and imagery of Google Earth.
Reuben Snyder

Upgrade your slum - 5 views

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    Slum upgrading in Sao Paulo Brazil
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