The Shaping of America
The buildings that we live in and use are rich in history and significance — monuments to our communities‘ and nation‘s image and innovation. More than mere buildings, America‘s most recognizable structures and those not so well known in our communities, influence our lives and inspire us to dream. They are the Shape of America. To mark The American Institute of Architects 150th anniversary in 2007, Americans from coast to coast engaged in a conversation about these structures, voting for their favorite buildings, bridges, monuments and memorials. Now the AIA is continuing the national dialogue through a stimulating series of videos, in which AIA architects share their personal stories, opinions and insights about these works of architecture.
All in all the webisodes that I have seen offer a fine, quick glimpse at projects that may be considered as major examples of architectural design in American. At the very least a fun journey to broaden your horizons.
Best of all, its free.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Friday, August 01, 2008
Design Sponge City Guide - Don't forget about the Cleve.
What can I say? Despite the recent negative news about Cleveland corruption, etc. that I feel unnecessary to rehash here (you can find plenty of sources for that sort of stuff), it is nice to find that when some people think of Cleveland, they do so with a smile in their hearts.
Danielle Deboe of Room Service on Detroit Ave. recently wrote a city guide for Cleveland to be posted on the Design Sponge website.
Not a bad guide at all. If you are looking for something to do in your neighborhood this weekend (besides the Waterloo or Lakewood Arts Fest) I suggest you peruse this list.
In other surprisingly uplifting news the Plain Dealer recently wrote an article entitled Cleveland's best, as seen through the eyes of the rest of America.
So next time you are moaning and complaining, give one of these bits a read and perhaps grab some ideas on a way to change your view, for at least a little while.
(Thanks to the MarJ for the heads up)
Danielle Deboe of Room Service on Detroit Ave. recently wrote a city guide for Cleveland to be posted on the Design Sponge website.
Not a bad guide at all. If you are looking for something to do in your neighborhood this weekend (besides the Waterloo or Lakewood Arts Fest) I suggest you peruse this list.
In other surprisingly uplifting news the Plain Dealer recently wrote an article entitled Cleveland's best, as seen through the eyes of the rest of America.
So next time you are moaning and complaining, give one of these bits a read and perhaps grab some ideas on a way to change your view, for at least a little while.
(Thanks to the MarJ for the heads up)
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
RTA Services/Circulators on the Chopping Block
In order to cut almost $20 million dollars GCRTA is proposing cutting some services including local Circulators. A petition asking RTA to reconsider its decision will be available for signatures and through its Web Site.
In this time of transportation crisis due to a combination of rising fuel costs, crashing housing market and infrastructure failures the import of public transportation can only increase. Without enough funding the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is discovering the effects that these market forces are having on its bottom line and therefore its ability to serve the public. Changes do have to be made in order for GCRTA to serve the region, the question is, do you want to take the stand to argue the case against changes that affect your livelihood.
If only the options were available to increase RTA's budget while the system retools and the funding can be found. In the meantime perhaps we have to look towards alternatives to the alternates such bicycling, carpooling, or maybe walking.
Public meetings are scheduled for:
In this time of transportation crisis due to a combination of rising fuel costs, crashing housing market and infrastructure failures the import of public transportation can only increase. Without enough funding the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is discovering the effects that these market forces are having on its bottom line and therefore its ability to serve the public. Changes do have to be made in order for GCRTA to serve the region, the question is, do you want to take the stand to argue the case against changes that affect your livelihood.
If only the options were available to increase RTA's budget while the system retools and the funding can be found. In the meantime perhaps we have to look towards alternatives to the alternates such bicycling, carpooling, or maybe walking.
Public meetings are scheduled for:
Monday, Aug. 4, 2008
6:00 pm, Don Umerley Civic Center Memorial Hall, 21016 Hilliard Road, Rocky River
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
Noon, Cleveland Public Library Auditorium, 325 Superior Ave. NE
6:00 pm, Cleveland City Hall Room 220, 601 E Lakeside Ave
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
6:00 pm, Cleveland Heights Community Center, One Monticello Blvd. at Mayfield Road
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008Service Reductions and Fare Hikes
6:00 pm, Brooklyn Senior Community Center, 7727 Memphis Ave.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Waterloo Arts Fest - Sneak a Peek
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Preview begins at Arts Collinwood
15605 Waterloo Road
Cleveland, OH 44110
6pm
Preview art exhibits for this year's Waterloo Arts Fest!
$30 per person, $50 per couple:
Proceeds benefit Arts Collinwood
Advance ticket purchase recommended
Sneak Peek Locations:
- Arts Collinwood Gallery: Annual Members' Show
- MUSIC SAVES: HOTSHOT! Works on Paper by Diana Behl
- Shoparooni: Artwork by Phoebe Marie
- Waterloo 7 Gallery: A Baker's Dozen
- Sculpture Garden: Sculptures of Jerry and Tyler Schmidt
- Vision Art Gallery: Coup on Waterloo: The Ghetto Intelligentsia
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