Almere salon - Incompleteness can be a problem and a solution
By Administrator
13-05-2008

ErasmusPC was invited by the European Knowledge Network, a network for European cities to share methods of governance, involving residents in their policies and actions. At their closing conference in Almere, ErasmusPC organized four Salons on the specific situation of New Towns. Themes: City Pride, Architecture and Planning, Soul of the City and Subcultures / Cultural Elite. Every week we're publishing a new video.
 
 
»Null Euro Urbanismus« // »Low Budget Urbanism«
By Jakob F. Schmid
11-05-2008

The research project »Null Euro Urbanismus« is dealing with the basic question: What can municipalities do to develop and qualify »the city« effectively in times of empty purses. Which measures remain to trigger off local initative and to form new coalitions.
 
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The ´Solar Libre de Lavapies´
Also known as ´the Beach of Lies´, the Solar Libre is a liberated space in the Calle Embajadores 27, in downtown Lavapies, Madrid.
 
Because I´m The Architect
Talking about cities and culture it is inevitable to touch upon the ever increasing role of architects. Apart from the wonderful designs they bring to
 
25 per cent of the world's wealthiest 10 per cent of persons is American
 
10 May is Pangea Day - Find a Location Near You
On May 10, 2008 Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro will be linked to produce a 4-hour program of films, music and speakers
 
CityPoem 89 – Lima
The Parque del Amor (Love Park) in Miraflores, Lima, Peru, is located on the cliffs of Chorrillos overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It's surrounded by wa
 
How to make a spatial vision in one day
The city district of Hillegersberg Schiebroek wants to be prepared for the future. What are the challenges facing the district in the coming 25 years?
 
Almere Salons - Plenty of Soul in Rimini
ErasmusPC was invited by the European Knowledge Network, a network for European cities to share methods of governance, involving residents in their po
 
Remembering the destruction of Rotterdam
photo: Vivified
On May the 14th 1940 the innercity of Rotterdam was destroyed by German bombing. The historic city of Rotterdam disappeared, to
 
 
Look Left
Dublin, October 2006: photo Paul Kuijpers
Berlin, Beyond the Fat-I, Boms on Beirut - Mark Verhijde
Mark Verhijde is at the heart of urban development, being district manager in a regeneration district in the city of Enschede, The Netherlands.
CityPoem 13 - Rotterdam
Rotterdam has many old canals (‘singels’). The city is restoring them based on the ‘Singelplan’.
Culture: the recheargable batteries of city life - Cleo Pouw
Cleo Pouw works for Rotterdam Development Corporation and is involved in several European programms. She  reveals why she feels bored to loo