Technology
Technology is often at the center of innovation in planning and design. Applications of technology can breathe new life into a public space, make a building more attractive, increase energy efficiency, and allow for a new set of users to access the city. Everything from the handicapped access ramp to the LED screen atop the PECO building falls under the rubric.
Philadelphia Media Network sale getting weirder, Philly’s wide digital divide, promoting Silverliner V cars, former Reed’s is the classiest CVS
Code for America’s Jennifer Pahlka talks networked cities at TEDx
Eyes on the Street continues its TEDxPhilly: The City video series with Jennifer Pahlka, founder and executive director of Code for America. Pahlka sees cities getting better, in part because they’re learning to use technology and enlist citizens in open data projects that improve city services.
Miniority construction divide, new PECO substation, gangs and the city, pedestrian app redlines
Meet Mark Squilla, what the Winter Classic is worth, Philly 2012 trends, hope for Gretz Brewery, Philly as GIS leader
Gates grant supports Great Schools Compact, PHA pays NYCHA, open government data projects honored, possible Wayne Junction historic district
Franklin Court reconstruction, lower business costs for Philly, SEPTA routes tweet, L&I’s blight fight
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