Most recently I have been reading Biophillic Design and The Theory, Science, and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life edited Stephen R. Kellert, Judith H. Heerwagen, and Marting L. Mador.
It is inspiring to think of how we can build communities with nature in mind. It is also important to consider how we have community in mind. I feel thankful to our neighborhood's efforts at both of these aspects of life.
Last night was Beatwalk. This event began many years ago in hopes to revitalize the neighborhood businesses. It had great success and we now have a thriving business area. We also have great community. As a child I have a strong memory of going to a street dance in a small South Dakota community. It is one of my favorite childhood memories to remember seeing so many generations of people dancing in the street and the local bar. Yesterday, my neighborhood of Columbia City Seattle had the same event--only the music was different and the crowd not only diverse in ages but also culture. My children and I danced alongside the street (as Rainier Avenue is busy). We met up with neighbors. We heard old school dj music along with marimba, folk and cajun.
Dancing and making together seems to go hand in hand with hiking together. There is room for both and in the city. The challenge is finding the balance of each.
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