Some cultures can be tough to decipher—not unlike this picture that was taken at a local coffee shop. What’s going on in the image? I was sitting inside the Philz at the Navy Yard on…
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Open and transparent
People and organizations often describe themselves as being open and transparent. Social media enables one to see facets of a person or an organization, but not always the whole. The mind creates an image of…
Layers of information
The Tabard Inn is one of the oldest continuing running hotels in Washington, DC. This hotel and restaurant are made up of three townhouses that have been joined over time by connecting passageways. It has…
Inclusive cities and what people value
What is an inclusive city? Logic might tell you that it is a place where all are welcome, opinions can be shared openly, and where everyone is treated fairly. This is from 2013, but is…
The two economies of the U.S.
I spotted a few articles today that describe the United States as having two economies. Here are the links: Ray Dalio makes a case for viewing the U.S. as two economies (Financial Post) Our Biggest…
The advent of connected street technology
These four articles caught my attention today: Alphabet Will Turn Toronto Into a Living Laboratory of Urban Design Sidewalk Labs Announces Plan to Build Connected Street Technology Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs teams with Toronto to design…