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KUNG architecture: November 2009
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Thursday, November 19, 2009. Speaking about urban density (11.19.09 Listening Session). The Two Unit zones will encourage density that is crucial to stimulating a healthy growth of urban neighborhoods. The benefits we will see are:. More residents moving closer to downtown and thus reducing commute, pollution and traffic. Utilizing existing infrastructure, utilities, roads and public services for new housing and less need for development of virgin land. Improved performance of local schools. Imagine a la...
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KUNG architecture: October 2009
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Saturday, October 24, 2009. I like to think about historic urban neighborhoods as a vibrant patchwork of different colors, patterns and textures stitched together by a grid of streets. As I’m writing this on a chilly October night I think about what makes those quilts so familiar, warm and cozy. And what makes them smell like home to so many of us. So how do we preserve this piece of fiber art? Friday, October 16, 2009. The Art in ARchiTecture and why Style doesn’t matter. On visual approaches in paintin...
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KUNG architecture: Back to the future
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Friday, July 30, 2010. Back to the future. As architects and planners look for sustainable solutions to accommodate future growth of our cities we turn to the past and learn from those vibrant, eclectic historic neighborhoods developed before cars took over our lives. Our focus now shifts from designing cities for cars to designing cities for people. The concept of LIVABILITY is gaining more and more supporters. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Denver, CO 80211. Is focused on exploring sustainable sol...
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KUNG architecture: December 2010
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Thursday, December 2, 2010. Urban Humanism: exploring concepts of sustainable architecture - RESTORING THE MAIN STREET. People want to bring back the pedestrian-oriented development to their communities. They want to be able to walk to a coffee shop to meet with their neighbors and would like to be able to buy milk and organic groceries in their corner store. In my own 'back yard' volunteers discuss streetscape amenities. And apply for grants to promote wellness. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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KUNG architecture: March 2010
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Monday, March 8, 2010. During last 50 years city planning revolved around cars. Large city blocks allowing for long acceleration and deceleration lanes, multi-lane streets, highways, drive-thru restaurants, banks, pharmacies and lots and lots of parking (4 parking spaces for every car on the road today! Progressive minds of today talk about new ways to create modern, sustainable developments. New urbanism, new communities… I want to go back to those little old ladies over the age of 65 who vote...Many ci...
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KUNG architecture: September 2010
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Urban Humanism exploring concepts of sustainable architecture. In my last post. I provided a board overview of how, in my opinion, the future of architecture and sustainable development will look like. The impact of the Great Recession will cause us to re-think how architecture responds to social and economic needs in addition to employing building materials and technologies that reduce negative impact that development has on the environment. At the same time the demographe...
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KUNG architecture: Urban Humanism
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Monday, March 8, 2010. During last 50 years city planning revolved around cars. Large city blocks allowing for long acceleration and deceleration lanes, multi-lane streets, highways, drive-thru restaurants, banks, pharmacies and lots and lots of parking (4 parking spaces for every car on the road today! Progressive minds of today talk about new ways to create modern, sustainable developments. New urbanism, new communities… I want to go back to those little old ladies over the age of 65 who vote...Many ci...
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KUNG architecture: WalkDenver - People are pedestrians by design
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Monday, August 29, 2011. WalkDenver - People are pedestrians by design. WalkDenver is an advocacy group focused on pedestrian safety and experience. Our Vision for Denver is to become a pedestrian oriented city. We see our city as a network of well-connected neighborhoods that are people-focused, culturally vibrant, active, and economically thriving. Walking is the most basic, free and easy form of exercise. When integrated into an everyday lifestyle walking can provide enough activity to maintain a ...
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KUNG architecture: WalkDenver - people are pedestrians by design (2)
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012. WalkDenver - people are pedestrians by design (2). There is something absolutely amazing that happens when a child takes her first steps. As she starts exploring the world in the vertical position her perception changes. And this new spatial awareness transforms her from an infant into a person. It’s almost as the ability to walk defines a child as a human being. Through evolution humans became pedestrians. The scientists study. Walking is also an integral part of our social lif...
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KUNG architecture: January 2010
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Sunday, January 24, 2010. So after five years and millions of dollars that Denver spent to develop this new code, if we have to (again) settle for one size to fit all, can we at least allow for some room to grow? Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Historic Preservation and Urban Density. Somebody said: Density is the enemy of our lifestyle. And others nodded in agreement. Thursday, January 7, 2010. Social Aspect of City Planning. This is the edited version of an earlier post. When I first moved to the US I fir...
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