Month: February 2016
Uncover Place through Co-design: Interview with Dr. Katherine Brookfield and Iain Scott
“…in each of the cities we worked, they were kind of broken places. Old and abandoned buildings or, structures being used in a different way than when first built. Canals and viaducts that are now largely obsolete. Abandoned infrastructure. Places that are forgotten and not safe. The older people we worked with in these places…
“Go without hate…” #Benchstories #Naturesacred
Today’s Bench Story comes from the TKF Foundation Open Spaces Sacred Places at UMBC: Joseph Beuys Sculpture & Rock Garden. #Benchstories come from the journals found in all TKF Foundation Open Spaces Sacred Places….
“I’ve never felt happiness like that.” #Benchstories #Naturesacred
Today’s Bench Story comes from the TKF Foundation Open Spaces Sacred Places at Franklin Square Hospital Center in Baltimore, Maryland. #Benchstories come from the journals found in all TKF Foundation Open Spaces Sacred Places….
Design and Fund Accessible Gardens
Landscape architects incorporate Universal Design Principles into spaces to allow inclusive, accessible use. Adequate shade areas, seating, and easy to maneuver paths are some of the key elements of thoughtfully designed gardens. Community garden leaders, Firesouls, and others who may not have a design degree can create inclusive spaces using found materials and easily implemented ideas. Tailoring spaces according…
“We have such a short time on earth…” #Benchstories #Naturesacred
Today’s Bench Story comes from the journal located on the rooftop of the American Psychological Association building in Washington, D.C. #Benchstories are collected from the journals found in all TKF Foundation Open Spaces Sacred Places….
Healthy Communities for You and Your Parents
Health is often believed to be the outcome of personal choices, such as one’s diet, whether to drink bottled water, or how often to exercise. Yet health officials now recognize that one’s surroundings, from home to neighborhood, are equally important in promoting health. Spending time with family and friends, eating healthy, exercising regularly, and living in…
