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2608, 2017
Farmers Market – Eastern Market, Detroit, Michigan
Of the several market sheds, Shed 2 is perhaps the most regal of them all. The entrance has “Eastern Market” set in stone and double arches almost making an arcade with a slender cast iron column in the center. This allows easy access inside. Low-pitched sheds to either side give ample space for vendors to set their products out. In
2508, 2017
Field Notes: Station Square – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Clinton Furnace: Pittsburgh’s first successful blast furnace for making pig iron. Operations began near here, 1859, using Connellsville coke as fuel. The furnace’s technology initiated a new era, leading to more advanced furnaces capable of producing huge amounts of iron and resulting in the modern blast furnace. Clinton Furnace played an important role in establishing Pittsburgh’s dominance in iron and
2607, 2017
Field Notes: Independence Beer Garden – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Independence Beer Garden in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was a revelation. Literally steps away from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, this project successfully captured the spirit of the pop-up and tactical urbanism to create a cool and fun social gathering and meeting space. The Beer Garden had formal seating areas under a garden trellis with lush plantings. On the
2507, 2017
Pod DC – Washington, D.C.
Tiny living has been taken to a whole new level at Pod DC. The rooms are scarcely large enough for the furnishings and a narrow walkway around them. Sustainability appears to be a core value. Bed linens are not changed during the stay and towels are to be left on the floor if they need to be refreshed. The closet
2705, 2017
Field Notes: Garden Bar – New York City, New York
This 78 foot bar was built beneath a shed roof festooned with plants and garden lights. A lush oasis in the heart of the city hearkens back to the beer garden tradition. This is much preferable to the exposed and open tables and chairs without any covering that were located in this space before. The Garden Bar opened in May
0609, 2016
Visit to South Street Seaport – New York City, New York
This waterfront district with distinctive multi-story brick buildings with hipped roofs and chimneys. Connecting them are ample public spaces made that much more enjoyable by the near total elimination of automobiles. Wayfinding helps to orient and navigate people through the district. Nine city blocks and several piers anchor this neighborhood. Shipping container scaled temporary buildings help to activate the public
0409, 2016
Farmers Market – East End Market, Orlando, Florida
We were grateful for a chance to visit the East End Market in Orlando. The market is located in the Audubon Park Garden District that was named a Great American Main Street by the National Main Street Center in 2016 — and factored prominently in that success. Inside a diverse selection of food-based enterprises are on the main floor. Shops are diverse and
0309, 2016
Audubon Park Garden District – Orlando, Florida
The Audubon Park Garden District is a Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) winner from 2016. East End Market serves as the physical and civic center of the district. During a quick visit in 2016 after they had won the award, we had a chance to see their hard work firsthand. Rather than having a bland front lawn to drain
2806, 2016
Downtown – Corbin, Kentucky
Corbin has a reasonably well built up downtown. At the time we visited in 2016 there were some signs of a retail revival. Anchoring this were two businesses – You&Me Coffee & Tea and the Wrigley Taproom & Eatery. The Wrigley Taproom & Eatery made a conscious effort to source ingredients from local farmers. Also, the Farmers Market helped to