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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 - via BulkRate 2.0
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