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Bordeaux: A Journey of Wine, Food, French and New Urbanism
Submitted by wajdighoussoub on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 5:59amI visited Bordeaux, France this past July to practice my French and learn some more about wine. I did not expect to see a classic example of New Urbanism in play. In a way I shouldn’t be too surprised for I always considered visiting the best way to learn about cities and discover their urban plans. It is just that in this case I did not foresee this aspect to be a dominating factor. New Urbanism welcomes you straightaway in Bordeaux and stays with you till the moment you leave.
Proteus - New Urbanism Ideas From and For the Middle East
Submitted by wajdighoussoub on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 8:51amWhat could possibly have taken me to Salt Lake City (SLC) in Utah, United States? Shock put to rest: it was the 21st Congress for New Urbanism (CNU 21), which was held there from May 28th till June 1st. Dozens of experts in and even just supporters (like yours truly) of New Urbanism gathered in such a relatively isolated place (not too far from the fun Las Vegas) to attend sessions, “mingle” and, most importantly, take stock of the record and future hopes of CNU the organization.
Escapades on Lebanon’s North Yungas Road
Submitted by wajdighoussoub on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 4:06pmThis road offers a classical example of urban planning gone wrong and a real life illustration of the intricate relationship between the evolution of road infrastructure and that of society as a whole.
An excellent article in The Economist on the importance of cities
Submitted by wajdighoussoub on Sat, 10/20/2012 - 1:40pmI had a feeling Glaeser's book would be mentioned as I started reading and there it was, in the fifth paragraph. Interesting statistics and argument.
CNU City Spotlight: A brief encounter with Amman, Jordan
Submitted by wajdighoussoub on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 2:53pm
This post is part of a new series on the CNU Salons, CITY SPOTLIGHT. City Spotlight shines a light on the latest news, developments and initiatives occurring in cities and towns where CNU members live and work.
The below post comes from CNU member Wajdi Ghoussoub, and focuses on Amman, Jordan. Read Ghoussoub's previous post on Beirut by clicking here.
Though there is still much left to be seen, the short trip to Amman was a success, a rich experience of tradition and an eye opener to lots of what is uniquely Jordanian.
CITY SPOTLIGHT: Beirut, A City’s Scarred Face
Submitted by wajdighoussoub on Fri, 08/31/2012 - 12:50amThis post is part of a new series on the CNU Salons, CITY SPOTLIGHT. City Spotlight shines a light on the latest news, developments and initiatives occurring in cities and towns where CNU members live and work.
The below post comes from CNU member Wajdi Ghoussoub, who shares his thoughts on his former hometown of Beirut.
A City’s Scarred Face
What war, a weak state and the lack of planning can do to a once beautiful and flourishing city