I like to nerd out sometimes a lot. When I do I like to nerd
out on interesting podcasts like this 99
Percent Invisible piece on
wayfinding.
Jim Harding, one of the experts in the field of wayfinding,
explains how it is a field of unrecognized work and discusses one of his biggest
projects in the Hartsfield Jackson International airport. This audio piece also
discusses the financial impact of wayfinding - it is not
just about creating a visual
only system that guides people through a physical environment, it is also about the bottom line.
Try to watch this film and not get emotional. Dare you.
Chattanooga
gets a unifying mural on the former "Berlin wall" of a once vibrant
community. The video walks you through the history of the boulevard, the
community and the artist, Meg Saligman, as she and her team take on the
project.
Download this free Next City ebook publication about the future of street design. Currently pedestrians are demanding more from livable walkable streets - this piece provides the how and why of corridor design and improvement in response to current consumer needs.
The
Metropolitan Policy Program run by the Brookings Institute developed the solutions map which features "stories, lessons, and
resources for people in cities and metro areas" to advance initiatives and to build networks for economic development.
Scott Landfried is a Business and Office Manager at Larisa Ortiz Associates.
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