Month: August 2015

THE Diamond Developers: Activity #1 City Emotions

We agreed that this building lacked any creativity or interaction with its surrounds and with people. The color is bland and the windows are small. The building overall is not interesting and leaves much to be desired.

Boredom: We agreed that this building lacked any creativity or interaction with its surroundings and with people. The color is bland and the windows are small. The building overall is not interesting and leaves much to be desired.

Disappointment: While we all agreed that the idea of the South Campus Gateway project was an excellent idea, we think the project overall is very generic and almost looks cheap.

Disappointment: While we all agreed that the idea of the South Campus Gateway project was an excellent idea, we think the project overall is very generic and almost looks cheap.

Nostalgia: We all agreed that this photo symbolizes well something that has been in the community for a long time. It may bring back memories for older generations and helps bring a community feel to the busy high street corridor.

Nostalgia: We all agreed that this photo symbolizes well something that has been in the community for a long time. It may bring back memories for older generations and helps bring a community feel to the busy high street corridor.

Shame: We agreed in our group that this development is not only an eyesore to the community, but also is holding back the huge potential this prominent intersection (Lane and High) has.

Shame: We agreed in our group that this development is not only an eyesore to the community, but also is holding back the huge potential this prominent intersection (Lane and High) has.

Wonder/Surprise: We agreed that is interesting dead end in the street created quite the reaction from the group. While it does disrupt the street grid, the closing off of this intersection made an almost exciting and vibrant community feel. People were interacting with each other I'm this calm and relaxed space. There were benches and patios, restaurants and coffee shops. We agreed it could be even better with some green space or a small pocket park, even.

Wonder/Surprise: This interesting dead end in the street created quite the reaction from the group. While it does disrupt the street grid, the closing off of this intersection made an almost exciting and vibrant community feel. People were interacting with each other in this calm and relaxed space. There were benches and patios, restaurants and coffee shops. We agreed it could be even better with some green space or a small pocket park, even.

Welcome to the Class!

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Professors Ezell, Usher, and Kemper are so happy that you decided to take City and Regional Planning 2110!

Announcements/Actions to Take:

1. Read and understand the syllabus:

Remember this is a contract between us. You are obligated to understand the rules and expectations.

2. Login with your OSU credentials at http://u.osu.edu to activate your account. This will also activate your own personal U.OSU site that you can build outside of class.

Once you log in, you will receive an email notification of your successful access. PLEASE do this before class begins on Thursday.

3. You’ll need access to a personal camera (phones are fine) and a hard back for writing while walking. (Be prepared for walking, rain or shine.)

See you Thursday!

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