space frontier

from ny times about a de monchaux studio at berkley that, coincidentally, used GIS in a similar way as we will in ARCH202 for project 2 [especially part 2.2] mapping and reappropriating neglected city space in charlottesville:

There’s a staggering glut of empty space around the country right now, unused space that’s not doing anyone much good. That in itself isn’t new; what is unprecedented is our ability to visualize that data in an entirely new ways.

turn from tents

decent take on another situation in which rapid deployment of shelter is critical. although what still needs to be made explicit is that the language of “temporary” and “permanent” depends on clearer terms of engagement. relief shelters can be more than just protection from the elements: homes and business incubators and infrastructure and…

Ruth Fremson/The New York Times