Buildings That Emphasize The Usefullness To The In
From: Harry Pasternak (Harry_Pasternaktvo.org)
Date: 03 Aug 1995 01:51:17 GMT
Russell

Here is more info on architects who produce designs that lack the elements
necessary to promote social networking in neighborhoods--- which started
after the second world war with the rapid expansion of suburbia and continues
today.

The first manual is produced by the Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation
entitled "Small House Designs" (the Corporation is a Federal Government
Agency)

The book shows the exterior design and floor plans for 100 middle income
house designs.
All of these homes were designed by 100 different Canadian architects. It was
an opportunity for architects to get out and flog their designs ---they could
sell copies direct, themselves (not through the agency).

None of these homes had a covered front porch big enough to sit 3 or 4 adults
and a baby carriage! In fact almost all had the 2 foot by three foot concrete
stoop, with no roof. 
Yes the attached garage or carport were there.

The second explicit manual on how to build communities and homes within was
sponsored by the Government of Ontario and entitled "Site Plans For Medium
Density Housing". It released in 1981. 

Yes the how to do it manual was written by a group of architects and
planners. Again, no porches (covered or uncovered) in the front of the home;
yes, the 2 foot by 3 foot concrete stoop is there. 
Most of the manual focuses on different ways to enclose backyards. But when
it came to providing public space, the authors stated "that if there was a
lack of space, public space could be provided in the form of balconies, roof
terraces and decks".

I feel the above comment of the architects summarizes what these folk
understand about the elements of neighborhood design and social networking. 

Harry

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