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The New Renaissance. A Move, Meant.
This is a video documentary exploring upstate New York's burgeoning art scene.
Lead by (R) Evolution Art Studio and The Gear Factory Collective, this group artists are making many positive changes in Central New York while creating history to call their own.
See why these efforts have lead to region wide revitalization efforts, the installation of more public art and the empowerment of the community to awaken a rust-belt city to it's former glory.
Since its inception in the fall of 2006, (R) Evolution Art Studio and its on-going activities have played an integral role in the creation of the City's first Sculpture Park (Lipe Art Park), its first Public Art Ordinance and Arts Commission, and ongoing festivals, showcases and events outside of the traditional norms and venues.
Using Art as a vehicle, the members of (R) Evolution Art Studio and the Gear Factory Collective explore the evolution of self and of the community in what can only be called "The New Renaissance".
Filming and Editing by Ty Marshal.
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The New Renaissance...a movement.
In this video documentary, filmmaker Ty Marshal explores upstate New York's burgeoning art scene. Lead by (R) Evolution Art Studio and The Gear Factory Collective, this group of young artists are making many positive changes in Central New York in new and exciting ways! See how their efforts have lead to region wide revitalization efforts, the installation of more public art and the empowerment of the community to awaken a rust-belt city to it's former glory.
Since its inception in the fall of 2007, (R) Evolution Art Studio and its ongoing activities have played an integral role in the creation of the City's first Sculpture Park, its first Public Art Ordinance and Arts Commission, as well as playing host to various arts showcases outside of the traditional norms.
Using Art as a vehicle, the members of (R) Evolution Art Studio and the Gear Factory Collective explore the evolution of self and of the community in what can only be called "The New Renaissance".
Please include your thoughts and your votes after watching this video! In this video documentary, filmmaker Ty Marshal explores upstate New York's burgeoning art scene. Lead by (R) Evolution Art Studi... more -
Dhiru Thadani on the message of CNU
Dhiru succinctly summarizes what the Congress for New Urbanism has to offer the United States and the world. He comments specifically on how India is following America's bad development habits. Finally, he explains the pedestrian-only concept behind his 100,000-student university campus plan. Dhiru succinctly summarizes what the Congress for New Urbanism has to offer the United States and the world. He comments specifically ... more
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Suburbs the next slums?
With rising energy prices and increasing emphasis on walkable urbanism, the suburbs are losing popularity. In fact, some speculate that the suburbs will be the future slums, a transformation that is already beginning with rising crime in some of the neighborhoods hit hardest by the subprime mess. With rising energy prices and increasing emphasis on walkable urbanism, the suburbs are losing popularity. In fact, some speculate th... more
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Urban Sprawl and YOU!
How does your community rate on the "sprawl meter"?
According to Smart Growth America, the advocacy group that ranked 83 major metropolitan areas, sprawl is unplanned urban growth that happens outside the existing infrastructure. Sprawl can cause many problems for residents. In the most sprawling metropolitan areas, a family of four can be expected to drive 40 more miles per day than a family in a low-sprawl area. In sprawling places, people drive more, breathe more polluted air, face a greater risk of car fatalities, have to own more cars, and walk and use transit less.
More than 66 percent of its population lives at least 10 miles from a central business district.
⢠It's not very pedestrian-friendly. More than 70 percent of its blocks are larger than traditional urban size.
⢠Less than 1 percent of its population lives where there's enough population density to be effectively served by mass transit.
Does this sound like your town? If it does, your not alone.
Areas with the most sprawl
1. Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif.
2. Greensboro-Winston-Salem- High Point, N.C.
3. Raleigh-Durham, N.C.
Cities with the least sprawl
1. New York
2. Jersey City, N.J.
3. Providence How does your community rate on the "sprawl meter"? ... more -
Urbanism the New American Dream?
Study indicates that American preference is shifting away from the suburbs to walkable urban environments.
From the release:
"The 'Leave It To Beaver' drivable suburban vision of the American Dream is being supplemented by the 'Seinfeld' vision of walkable urbanism," stated Leinberger. "As demographic trends and consumer preferences take hold, the nearby suburbs of many major cities are changing to meet the pent up demand for this new way of life. The outer suburbs are also beginning to follow suit, through the development of so-called 'lifestyle centers.' The American Dream, as laid out on the ground, is changing." Study indicates that American preference is shifting away from the suburbs to walkable urban environments. From the release: ... more -
New Urbanists
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, cities like Ocean Springs, MS are turning to pre-fab cottages reminiscent of turn of the century construction. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, cities like Ocean Springs, MS are turning to pre-fab cottages reminiscent of turn of the century con... more
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