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By: B

David, actually Duany and other folks interested in New Urbanism (like the irascible Kunstler) often hold up Le Corbusier’s ideas as a foil to their own – that is, as something they never want to...

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By: Decatur Metro

I think some see Le Corbusier when when looking at New Urbanist greenfield plans in particular, since they are similar in terms of building entire towns from the ground up. The non-organic aspect of a...

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By: B

DM, good point; Le Corbusier and Duany have both designed greenfield “towns” that always feel a little sterile and creepy (it’s no coincidence the Truman Show picked one of Duany’s spaces for the film,...

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By: E

This has been a great discussion. Anything new from the ground up looks sterile and often contrived. Some places have good bones to work with and others will never be successful because the street...

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By: Decatur Metro

E, agreed. Good discussion.Curious…did the Toco Hills plan redesign entire existing neighborhoods, or just all the strip mall sprawl up there?

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By: Scott

The Toco Hills site was actually not the shopping center. It was across Clairmont on a privately-held plot (called “Williamsburg,” I believe) of mid-century apartments. The owner is looking to...

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By: AMB

So the plan is to throw out the elderly from their well-maintained, heavily wooded apartments that are close to a senior center, walking trails, and a library to redevelop the land? And maybe include a...

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By: E

The Duany team looked at more than the existing senior complex. They took in the entire Toco Hills commercial district.

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