Rob Autry – Founder, Meeting Street Research
Rob is working on a project with HLN Cable News Network tracking millennial voter attitudes during the 2016 elections, and will share insights from the polling and the focus group work he’s been doing across the country.
Rob Autry – Founder, Meeting Street Research
Rob is working on a project with HLN Cable News Network tracking millennial voter attitudes during the 2016 elections, and will share insights from the polling and the focus group work he’s been doing across the country.
Complete Streets means creating streets that are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. People of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across streets in a community, regardless of how they are traveling. Nationally 625 communities and 27 states have adopted complete streets policies including the following cities in Oklahoma: Tulsa, Edmond, Guthrie, Lawton, Sand Springs, and Collinsville.
These policies vary among jurisdictions from a global application to all street projects (public and private) to policies that focus on specific areas or applications. Transpiration staff is currently working with a citizen committee to develop a Complete Streets policy recommendation for Stillwater.
The Secret Sauce for City Success by Lee FisherCEOs for Cities
CEOs for Cities' Lee Fisher discusses the national, member-based nonprofit and the secrets to city success. From Destination Marketing Association International, July 2014.
The Art of Skid Row: A Campaign to Shift the Public Perception of Homelessness.Colton Boettcher
The Art of Skid Row is a tool to reference the need for a new system of housing. Through this book, the human element of Homelessness + Urban Poverty become a visceral experience. The Art of Skid Row is an awareness campaign designed to shift the public perception of homelessness. Homelessness is a human rights issue. The fundamental truth of homelessness is humans not having homes. Whatever arguments or roadblocks against the development of affordable housing across the planet; this book serves as a reminder to the human element of the issue we are discussing. With the vision of our partner photographers; we take you on a journey to understand the underlying roots, causes and experiences of homelessness.
You could be a professional graphic designer and still make mistakes. There is always the possibility of human error. On the other hand if you’re not a designer, the chances of making some common graphic design mistakes are even higher. Because you don’t know what you don’t know. That’s where this blog comes in. To make your job easier and help you create better designs, we have put together a list of common graphic design mistakes that you need to avoid.
Complete Streets means creating streets that are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. People of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across streets in a community, regardless of how they are traveling. Nationally 625 communities and 27 states have adopted complete streets policies including the following cities in Oklahoma: Tulsa, Edmond, Guthrie, Lawton, Sand Springs, and Collinsville.
These policies vary among jurisdictions from a global application to all street projects (public and private) to policies that focus on specific areas or applications. Transpiration staff is currently working with a citizen committee to develop a Complete Streets policy recommendation for Stillwater.
The Secret Sauce for City Success by Lee FisherCEOs for Cities
CEOs for Cities' Lee Fisher discusses the national, member-based nonprofit and the secrets to city success. From Destination Marketing Association International, July 2014.
The Art of Skid Row: A Campaign to Shift the Public Perception of Homelessness.Colton Boettcher
The Art of Skid Row is a tool to reference the need for a new system of housing. Through this book, the human element of Homelessness + Urban Poverty become a visceral experience. The Art of Skid Row is an awareness campaign designed to shift the public perception of homelessness. Homelessness is a human rights issue. The fundamental truth of homelessness is humans not having homes. Whatever arguments or roadblocks against the development of affordable housing across the planet; this book serves as a reminder to the human element of the issue we are discussing. With the vision of our partner photographers; we take you on a journey to understand the underlying roots, causes and experiences of homelessness.
You could be a professional graphic designer and still make mistakes. There is always the possibility of human error. On the other hand if you’re not a designer, the chances of making some common graphic design mistakes are even higher. Because you don’t know what you don’t know. That’s where this blog comes in. To make your job easier and help you create better designs, we have put together a list of common graphic design mistakes that you need to avoid.
Unleash Your Inner Demon with the "Let's Summon Demons" T-Shirt. Calling all fans of dark humor and edgy fashion! The "Let's Summon Demons" t-shirt is a unique way to express yourself and turn heads.
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Transforming Brand Perception and Boosting Profitabilityaaryangarg12
In today's digital era, the dynamics of brand perception, consumer behavior, and profitability have been profoundly reshaped by the synergy of branding, social media, and website design. This research paper investigates the transformative power of these elements in influencing how individuals perceive brands and products and how this transformation can be harnessed to drive sales and profitability for businesses.
Through an exploration of brand psychology and consumer behavior, this study sheds light on the intricate ways in which effective branding strategies, strategic social media engagement, and user-centric website design contribute to altering consumers' perceptions. We delve into the principles that underlie successful brand transformations, examining how visual identity, messaging, and storytelling can captivate and resonate with target audiences.
Methodologically, this research employs a comprehensive approach, combining qualitative and quantitative analyses. Real-world case studies illustrate the impact of branding, social media campaigns, and website redesigns on consumer perception, sales figures, and profitability. We assess the various metrics, including brand awareness, customer engagement, conversion rates, and revenue growth, to measure the effectiveness of these strategies.
The results underscore the pivotal role of cohesive branding, social media influence, and website usability in shaping positive brand perceptions, influencing consumer decisions, and ultimately bolstering sales and profitability. This paper provides actionable insights and strategic recommendations for businesses seeking to leverage branding, social media, and website design as potent tools to enhance their market position and financial success.
Hello everyone! I am thrilled to present my latest portfolio on LinkedIn, marking the culmination of my architectural journey thus far. Over the span of five years, I've been fortunate to acquire a wealth of knowledge under the guidance of esteemed professors and industry mentors. From rigorous academic pursuits to practical engagements, each experience has contributed to my growth and refinement as an architecture student. This portfolio not only showcases my projects but also underscores my attention to detail and to innovative architecture as a profession.
Can AI do good? at 'offtheCanvas' India HCI preludeAlan Dix
Invited talk at 'offtheCanvas' IndiaHCI prelude, 29th June 2024.
https://www.alandix.com/academic/talks/offtheCanvas-IndiaHCI2024/
The world is being changed fundamentally by AI and we are constantly faced with newspaper headlines about its harmful effects. However, there is also the potential to both ameliorate theses harms and use the new abilities of AI to transform society for the good. Can you make the difference?
4. People once fled cities … for their health … Tennessee Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida Today people are returning to cities … … for their health Portland, Oregon
5. Living-in-Place in America's Aging Cities and Suburbs Age Friendly Communities Dan Burden, Co-Founder of Walkable and Livable Communities Institute Port Townsend, Washington
6. "Walkable Communities: What Makes A Community Walkable and Livable? AARP and Portland State University Institute on Aging By Dan Burden Livable and Walkable Communities Institute
7. Living In Place Living in Place remaining in one's home and neighborhood safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. It means the pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout one's maturing years, and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and the special events that enrich all our lives. (National Association of Home Builders)
21. As we age access to gentle, friendly exercise will be vital
22. “What is the first thing an infant wants to do and the last thing an older person wants to give up?”
23. “What is the first thing an infant wants to do and the last thing an older person wants to give up?” Walking is the exercise that does not need a gym. It is the prescription without medicine, the weight control without diet, and the cosmetic that can’t be found in a chemist. It is the tranquilizer without a pill, the therapy without a psychoanalyst, and the holiday that does not cost a penny. What’s more, it does not pollute, consumes few natural resources and is highly efficient. Walking is convenient, it needs no special equipment, is self-regulating and inherently safe.”
24. What percentage of Americans do not live in a place where aging-in-place will work? Answer: : 60-80%
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26. If you plan cities for cars and traffic, you get cars and traffic. If you plan for people and places, you get people and places.
28. The notion of combining land use and transportation is not new “Automobiles are often conveniently tagged as the villains responsible for the ills of cities and the disappointments and futilities of city planning. But the destructive effects of automobiles are much less a cause than a symptom of our incompetence at city building. The simple needs of automobiles are more easily understood and satisfied than the complex needs of cities, and a growing number of planners and designers have come to believe that if they can only solve the problems of traffic, they will thereby have solved the major problems of cities. Cities have much more intricate economic and social concerns than automobile traffic. How can you know what to try with traffic until you know how the city itself works, and whatelse it needs to do with its streets? You can't.” Jane Jacobs, Death and Life of Great American Cities , 1961
32. As we age our walking speed slows. This woman took twice as long to get into the street as the younger people. Once in the street it took her three times as long to get to the far side.
39. Thirty percent of North Americans old enough to drive do not drive. This percentage is increasing.
40. The Pedestrian in America has been marginalized compromised to Death
41. Is this the landscape we want to leave our children? From Blight to Boom – Reimaging 3rd Street
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44. As we age access to healthy foods will be critical
45. As we age access to healthy foods will be critical
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47. Twenty years ago Kirkland, Washington declared it would not overly accommodate peak hour SOV travel. Instead they chose to grow “place”, and to focus on the health of its community and people.
48. This is Broadway, in Vancouver, B.C. This street was formerly a strip street This street and surrounding blocks once had a housing density around 6-7 du/acre. This neighborhood is now one of the most sought after places to live, shop, work or play. This neighborhood has tripled its density. Property values increased ten fold. Most of the original homes are still in place.
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50. The Illustrative Plan (above) is the result of this planning approach; it shows the hypothetical buildout of the corridor, locating building footprints (new and existing), open space, and parking areas. The corridor was divided into four study areas, the Western Gateway, the Neighborhood Center, the Village Center, and the Town Center. Each area has it’s own unique characteristics and challenges which were addressed. Quick sketches were done to study buildings that would result from the hypothetical building footprints in the Illustrative Plan, combined with the proposed height limits in the study areas and potential architectural regulations of the new code. each street, which corresponds to written code regulations.
88. Are we building the right housing stock? Yes and No. The housing Americans need most in their senior years has not been built yet. Affordable homes and lifestyles must be built in the right places, the right sizes and mix. We are overbuilding housing we do not need, and failing to build housing we need.
89. Exclusionary Zoning Workforce Housing In about half of central Ohio’s suburbs, those who teach the children, patrol the neighborhoods and put out the fires can’t afford to live among the people they serve. Exclusionary: any community that did not allow for more than 8 residential units per acre.
90. Exclusionary Zoning Workforce Housing "Granville will never allow it to happen," said Officer Keith Blackledge. He and fellow officers have tried for two years to unionize their department to get higher pay, perhaps enough to enable them to live in the Licking County village 35 miles east of Columbus. "Police officers in any neighborhood are going to be good for everyone," said Officer Jon Davis. "Just having them there will improve the quality of the neighborhood."
93. America’s First Development 1550 feet from THE CHEERS BAR, 6 other bars, 8 deli’s, 4 banks, 3 hardware stores, 2 florists, 18 restaurants, 5 churches, grocer, pharmacist, medical and dozens more. Beacon Hill, Boston
95. Such places do not sprout by happenstance. Driven by irresistible economic forces and shaped by subtly shifting social patterns, they are being created, down to the tiniest detail, by a handful of major developers with a master plan for the new America.…. NY Times, August 15, 2005
109. Every blizzard proves motorists prefer two lane roads Indeed they place medians and edge buffers on 4-lane roads when they get to design them (before snow plows arrive). So why not convert to 2-3 lanes, when conditions allow?
113. This: One less travel lane; bike lanes; parallel to back-in diagonal parking on one side; new pavement This 5-lane Main Street was converted to… Pottstown PA
114. 1800 vehicles per hour per lane vehicles per hour Per lane Road Diets
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116. Benefits Motorist: Safety 25- 40% improvement Traffic moves with greater uniformity Compact intersections more efficient Greater cost savings Turns are easier Senior friendly (as motorists) Others: Senior friendly (as pedestrians) Supports transit, walking and bicycling Emergency response friendly Increased property values (and tax base) Community economic development