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SHORT #27: Murakami and the Wind Tunnel
morning in a 'Corbusian' Japanese neighborhood
Patrick M. Lydon
Jan 17
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SHORT #26: Kawaguchi and the Oden Route
a winter day in a small Japanese neighborhood by the trolley station
Patrick M. Lydon
Jan 3
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December 2022
SHORT #25: Response of the Rose Geranium
nature has something in store for the gardener who loses their temper
Patrick M. Lydon
Dec 20, 2022
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SHORT #24: The Disappearance of Shinjuku
how an entire Japanese city was transformed into a parking lot
Patrick M. Lydon
Dec 6, 2022
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November 2022
SHORT #23: The Guadalupe Parkway of Juanjuan's Dreams
I wondered why Juanjuan was so excited to see it. We had been friends for twelve years, after meeting along the tree-lined streets of his old Poblenou…
Patrick M. Lydon
Nov 22, 2022
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SHORT #22: The Mountain and a Silicon Valley Fortress
roots deep, branches out, that's what the forest is about
Patrick M. Lydon
Nov 10, 2022
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October 2022
SHORT #21: Rolling Up a Meadow
Standing in the meadow, Newton’s silver mop of hair whirled around, causing a lock of it to settle down over his eyes. The wind was playing games with…
Patrick M. Lydon
Oct 27, 2022
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BFP #5: Permeable Streets and Landscapes
The Bomunsan Forest Protocols (BFPs) are concepts for the ecological cities of tomorrow, according to the wisdom of our elder trees.
Patrick M. Lydon
Oct 13, 2022
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UPDATE: A Future Urban Nature Mandala
This week feels like the front edge of a really busy season for us. Busy, but also inspiring and enjoyable in its own way. I want to share some concepts…
Patrick M. Lydon
Oct 6, 2022
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September 2022
SHORT #20: What if Cities Hired Goats?
This week, a simple ‘what if’ scenario… This one is inspired by a visit to the Japanese alpine village of Urugi [read about it here] where this scenario…
Patrick M. Lydon
Sep 27, 2022
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BFP #4: Wild Grass and Meadows
The Bomunsan Forest Protocols (BFPs) are concepts for the ecological cities of tomorrow, according to the wisdom of our elder trees.
Patrick M. Lydon
Sep 17, 2022
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SHORT #19: Coffee, Burnt Toast & Tobacco
Can tiny neighborhood cafes become a reality in the United States?
Patrick M. Lydon
Sep 7, 2022
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