I'm not a regular poster here, but I thought some of you may be interested - even though it's on Thursday...
Global Green: Sustainable Planning and Design in the Pacific Northwest and Denmark
March 8, 7:00-8:30, Kane Hall, Room 120
University of Washington, Seattle
You can also hear Brian Hansen speak on Bicycle Strategies and Solutions from Copenhagen, addressing the topic of Civic and Green Infrastructure. Other panelists will be Portland's Kevin Perry, on turning Grayspace to Greenspace with Stormwater Strategies; Nancy Rottle from the UW, on Visions for Seattle's Green Infrastructure; Seattle Landscape Architect Charles Anderson, on his firm's work for the Olympic Sculpture Park; and Steve Moddemeyer from Seattle DPD with an update on the Seattle Green Factor and implementation strategies for Open Space Seattle 2100.
adpowers
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:38 pm
Joined: 04 Apr 2006Posts: 164Location: U-District
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Open Space Seattle 2100.
Open space? Open Space?! We already have a shit ton of open space. Just look at 15th Ave W, that is a huge amount of open space. What we need is more density and not so much single family housing. With narrow streets (preferably off limits to cars) we can create outdoor spaces that are nice to be in.
Other than that complaint, it sounds interesting.
derrickito
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:07 am
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what andrew was trying to say was "thanks, and welcome to our forums"
:)
wait, was i just being nice?
henry
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:11 am
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I think open space is a good thing. Shared open spaces (parks) make it easier to comprehend living in a small, sustainable, space.
Thanks for the info Shaun, i'll probably go ride my bike on thursday, but if you go i'd love to see your notes on the event.
what andrew was trying to say was "thanks, and welcome to our forums"
:)
Did I just pull an Aaron? I apologize.
Shaun
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:43 pm
Joined: 23 Oct 2006Posts: 16Location: Cap Hill
derrickito wrote:
wait, was i just being nice?
'sokay - I won't hold it against you....this time....
TrikerTrev
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:57 am
Joined: 23 Oct 2006Posts: 2303Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!
adpowers wrote:
derrickito wrote:
what andrew was trying to say was "thanks, and welcome to our forums"
:)
Did I just pull an Aaron? I apologize.
Wasn't there something from physics about the natural tendency of a void to be filled?
Shaun
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:17 pm
Joined: 23 Oct 2006Posts: 16Location: Cap Hill
Since someone asked about a report for the evening...
The fellow from Copenhagen was pretty interesting. I haven't been to Copenhagen, but it seemed cool.
The takeaways:
36% of commuters ride their bikes - 36%!
33% Ride mass transit
4% Walk
Leaving only 27% driving their cars.
Copenhagen just built a new bridge over their harbor (sound familiar?) Their bridge is reserved for pedestrians and cyclists only...
I need to take a trip ;-)
adpowers
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:17 pm
Joined: 04 Apr 2006Posts: 164Location: U-District
I saw that guy speak yesterday at the brownbag lunch thing and it was interesting. I ran into Patrick from Cascade on the way there, so we rode in together.
Aaron
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:59 pm
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 4645
Do roads and streets count as open space?
Can Derrick's bedroom be considered a park?
gsbarnes
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:05 am
Joined: 15 Aug 2006Posts: 2666Location: No Fun Town, USA
Aaron wrote:
Can Derrick's bedroom be considered a park?
Since he's out of the country, why not? Pick his lock, open the window, dump a load of topsoil in and let's get to work!
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