“Charles believes that residents — instead of architects and planners — should have the biggest say in the development of new communities,” and he wants that enshrined in planning laws. “The Prince’s Foundation, Charles’s architectural charity, has already sought greater public input for a string of new developments across Britain. Described as ‘enquiry by design’ (EBD), the approach allows residents to contribute directly to the masterplan of a new development.”
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Protests Over Plans To “Modernize” Hotel Where Chopin, Voltaire Worked
Chopin composed here, George Sand wrote and Voltaire lived with his mistress. “But according to a group of furious Parisian luminaries, the Hôtel Lambert is facing ‘imminent disaster’ from the modernising zeal of its new owner, a member of the Qatari royal family.”
Just In Case: 3D Models Of World’s Heritage Treasures
“British scientists are to begin work on a revolutionary project to record three-dimensional models of world heritage sites so that they can be re-created if they fall victim to climate change, natural disaster, war or terrorism.”
Hollywood’s Schizophrenic Summer
“Only two types of movies — big-budget blockbusters or poverty-row strivers — seem to be making profits these days. The middle range of high-end, relatively sophisticated movies made with glossy production values and well-paid stars might do well with critics and some filmgoers but, between star salaries and the high costs of marketing, fail to earn their keep.”
So It’s True! Money Doesn’t Make You Happier
“Psychologists and economists have found that while money does matter to your sense of happiness, it doesn’t matter that much. Beyond the point at which people have enough to comfortably feed, clothe, and house themselves, having more money – even a lot more money – makes them only a little bit happier.”
How A Ticket Problem Almost Killed The Edinburgh Fringe
“The full seriousness of the failure of a new box-office system at last year’s Edinburgh fringe festival has been revealed with the publication of new accounts.At the Festival Fringe Society’s AGM in Edinburgh yesterday, the board said the failure contributed to losses of £882,407, leaving the organisation in danger of collapse.”
The Temple Of LA Books
“Here in LA I have seen the future, and it is literate. So let’s all open bookshops, make them glorious places to hang out, and stay open till midnight at the weekend. And if all else fails, get Dave Eggers in.”
Colorado Ballet Charts A Careful Course
“Earlier this year, the company trimmed $100,000 from its budget through layoffs and the institution of two- to four-week furloughs. More expense cuts are on tap for 2009-10, when the budget is set to drop to $7 million from $7.3 million.”
Another Look At Diaghilev’s Legacy
“Though he was not a dancer, Diaghilev is credited with making ballet a modern, daring art form. His talent for cultivating and nurturing great artists of the early 20th century in the areas of music, visual arts and choreography and bringing them together to create a complete program of dance defined in part his great contribution to the medium.”
Broadway Looks Harder At London Connections
“Transferring productions, especially plays, from London to New York is becoming more common, with the incentives increasingly abundant at a time when creating a Broadway production from scratch is growing more expensive.”