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[Alex D @AlexCOMS324]

...funding from this project once their current legal battles end. It is sad to think that they could have been contributing to the well-being of people in their area years ago, but had to wait until they were backed into a corner socially.
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#COMS324 Facebook plans to invest near 1 billion $ into low-income housing developments. They should house near 2000 people. Great! Obviously, however, their status is being threatened by lawsuits, so this is 100% for optics. I wouldn't even be surprised to see them withdraw...

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... a few locations in the city, potentially also leading to a 3rd wave of covid, but this is mere speculation. Regardless, it is tragic that the city will feel ghostly due to these closures.

[Alex D @AlexCOMS324]

#COMS324 I have recently been pondering about potential overcrowding in public spaces post-pandemic in major cities. Many businesses have shut down and consequently, it makes sense that citizens will have less space to share. I fear that everyone will congregate around...

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#coms324 Former Concordian Sara Breitkreutz weaves storytelling, pertinent information about homeless folk & their struggles, and enlightening theory together to create a masterpiece of a Master's dissertation. I recommend it to anyone. https://t.co/Q6WJLlPaMS

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@penelopecoms324 This video is super mind-opening. I had seen some photos (the ones he refers to near the beginning) of the city and thought it was some perfect coincidence. It is beyond impressive to think that the picturesque views were taken into account when planning the city! #COMS324

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@beliveau_sophie I agree, no doubt. I feel as though if architecture ceases to have influence drawn from other cultures, the industry would become bland or even stagnate. Living spaces would consequently be begging for some sort of innovation #COMS324

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...anyone using any space can be misconstrued and appropriated. In my opinion, you cannot confidently infer anything about any group you do not personally know, which is why I find this reading pertinent. This philosophy has helped me become a more understanding person

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#COMS324 My final project group drew from this reading to understand how place identity affects the perception of places & those who use them. I think it also, on a more macro level, describes how nationalism operates. Ultimately, the perceptions of... (https://t.co/5u9UxkF0ky)

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were over. What a slap in the face to any human who can't afford the currency to shelter or feed themselves. Tragically, most of these venues (after a bit of renovation) would be totally functional, so it is absolutely a choice to keep them as is. Saddening stuff

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The most 'haunting' thing about any of these abandoned Olympic venues was how the respective local governments shelled out literal billions of dollars on structures that they knew would be in a state of dysfunction days after the Olympics...

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[Alex D @AlexCOMS324]

...that only a fraction of people (the "leisure class") uses them (mostly due to elitist gatekeeping), this space is not being used to its full potential. I am not saying that we should cease maintaining all courses, but more conscious choices can be made https://t.co/e379wDGdxd

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#COMS324 I read this article from 13 years ago. It outlines why golf courses are a poor choice in terms of urban planning. The main argument to be made is one of environmentalism. Constructing and maintaining golf courses is a waste of precious space and resources. Considering...

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It seems like the Ville de Laval is making strides to protect its environment instead of allowing developers to ruin the natural biodiversity of this 2.8 hectares of land, which is fantastic news! #COMS324

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@zoecoms324 This seems like a totally feasible option for providing scenery in places without windows. If a legitimate simulation/recreation of natural light/the outdoors is possible, many would benefit from this sort of innovation, no matter how sad or dystopic this situation is #COMS324

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... silly some governments are. This project failed as no one used their free time to reinforce a police state. Regardless, this mass surveillance state is still 100% in place. 5.9m CCTV cameras are said to be in use in the UK #COMS324

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Following our discussions about surveillance, I recall talking about a federal program in the UK in which the gov encouraged citizens to actively monitor public CCTV cameras and report crime if they see any happen. This is not only a great example of how jaded and... #COMS324

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@zoecoms324 I've heard about the Halden prison and how effective it is at rehabilitating its inmates instead of mentally torturing them as is commonly found in North America. I would be very glad if our government decided to reform their prison system to take after Norway's #COMS324

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While I understand that architectural determinism doesn't set out to dictate all human interactions, I still believe that it isn't as powerful as it is sometimes made out to be because humans, as social creatures, can move & adapt to their circumstances as they so desire #COMS324

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noticed these obviously planned locales but I am now. I appreciate the efficiency of urban planning in my neighbourhood. #COMS324

[Alex D @AlexCOMS324]

My mom has been talking about selling our family house. This got me thinking about what exactly I appreciate about it and why I feel apprehensive about leaving this space (besides the emotional connections). I reflected on why I love the suburbs and I now appreciate... #COMS324

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the intricacies of this neighbourhood. Everything seems almost perfectly planned here. A primary school is directly across the street from a high school, with the school board less than 150m away from either, and a depanneur not far as well, for example. I never... #COMS324