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Fused Grid Applied Archive
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Learning from the Laureates
Posted on January 4, 2011 | No CommentsThe new suburb of Freiburg, Vauban, takes five bold planning steps to become a world leader in car-free, pedestrian-friendly community. The fused grid of streets is a key element in the design. -
Closer for coziness, fun, safety and profit.
Posted on November 12, 2010 | No CommentsComing back from a cottage vacation, visions of places with the alluring attributes of a cottage emerge: A large lot, fronting a quiet, densely planted street and backing on to... -
How to Please Nature and Delight Residents
Posted on May 4, 2010 | 1 CommentBuilding a new neighbourhood always brings change to the natural landscape that it replaces. And the biggest change that goes unnoticed is what happens to the rainwater that falls on... -
The True Public Realm
Posted on April 16, 2010 | No CommentsSame city(Montreal), two streets and two strikingly different approaches to the public realm. Both streets are intensely public and encompass a range of uses but are predominantly gathering and socializing spaces.... -
City Approves Plan
Posted on April 26, 2008 | No CommentsThe City of Calgary approves a subdivision plan, see Blog post -
City Council gives the go ahead to a Fused Grid subdivision
Posted on April 22, 2008 | 2 CommentsThe Fused Grid model for planning new neighbourhoods will soon be part of Calgary’s map. City Council approved unanimously the Saddleton (64 ha) development plan on April 14, 2008 with...