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From: J . Massengale (J.Massengaleeworld.com) | |
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 95 12:36 CDT |
>There appears to be an ongoing process whereby I post researched criteria for >developing neighborhoods that promote "social networking" and then someone >posts a note saying that from their own personal >experiences/viewpoint/beliefs that the criteria I've posted are wrong and >then they want to know where the research that I am reporting on is coming >from. >At the same time, these folks never state what their criteria are for >developing neighborhoods that promote "social networking"---nor do they >offer any research to back their viewpoint "that I am wrong"; instead, they >try to put me down with some kind of childish comment about "Harry's rules" >(or some other dreck). >In almost every case I tell them that Jan Gehl and others have spent 30 years >and more researching this whole field and to contact Gehl for the scoop. But >I never get the impression that any of these folk ever contact Gehl. Dear Harry, You made a long list of suggestions for reducing construction costs and I thought some of them contradicted research that's been done for making communities. I asked you to give evidence to the contrary. What's wrong with that? As for what I said, I did give criteria, based on my own experience, other people's experience, other people's research and the history of towns and cities. Some of that was in the bibliography I gave you, which it's clear you haven't read. How are we supposed to have discussions if your only response to anyone who questions you is "read Jan Gehl"? Other people in the group have made it clear that they don't think that is enough of a response. Respectfully yours, John Massengale P.S.: RE PETS -- the son of my dog was prominently featured in the Newsweek cover story *Bye Bye Suburban Dream, 15 Ways to Fix the Suburbs* These dogs have been involved in community making for a long time now
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