Water Hazard is an ongoing architectural research project by moss. We are studying water related issues to become better stewards of this most precious resource. Below is the latest dispatch. If you have been airborne over our country’s midsection, or just looked at a Google aerial you probably noticed the green circles that dot the…
Thy Lakeview Area Master Plan (LAMP Flashback here) project has been bestowed with the American Planning Association award for community outreach AND top merit award from the International Downtown Association!! Ah, most certain revelry will ensue filled with the finest spiced lamb shank, cloves, and hibiscus petals. Big ups to our urban planning friends at…
Our third annual PARK(ing) Day installation at Southport and Addison is on Friday, September 16, 2011, 9a-5p (video above is a mashup from our 2009 park-ification). This is totally going to be the best year yet! On site bicycle repair, in-park dining tables, live music, and food. Be sure to be there to help us…
Mayor Emanuel announced today he is planning to streamline the Department of Building’s permitting process. Hoooray! He says the changes announced would reduce the permit wait time from submittal to issuance down to 35 days. (He also mentioned setting up a website for homeowners to track the status of the permit. He’s new to this,…