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Recommended reading if this topic is of general interest:
William H. Whyte, "City: Rediscovering the Center". |
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A survey of city spaces and sidewalks and street life in general, seen from an intelligent and humane architect's perspective. |
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Whyte and his students observe that groups of people in what they call "100% conversations" form particularly at places where they are most in the way, although Whyte is much less upset about it than this idea's author, and understands that the "function" of the sidewalk is not mereley transportation. |
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[Admin: I've moved it from Public: Evil into somewhere with a little less traffic; but I want it to be noted that the author appreciated the general thrust of their invention.] |
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"Get outta the FUCKING way!" |
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(hmm... that felt goooood) |
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Getting out of class today I was at the very bottom of a large lecture. Like usual you stand there for a few moments while the people shuffle out. Today all 500 of us had to drop of a little quiz in designated section folders which were randomly placed around the lecture hall. A few people decided that the folder they wanted to stand and talk around was the one right next to the main door.
I didnt say anything.
Thats why we need the bar. |
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