Secret Geography

Adam Rogers takes PLANetizen readers on a vicarious stroll through some of his favorite side streets in San Francisco, and gives some lessons on urban design along the way.

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September 24, 2003, 7:00 AM PDT

By Connie Chung

'Secret Geography,' describes "alleys and small streets, often with shops and restaurants, that are largely invisible from major streets unless you're looking for them. They're a more intimate, human-scaled urban experience literally in the shadows of skyscrapers... The lesson of secret geography isn't lost on designers of theme parks or so-called 'urban entertainment destinations'...."

Thanks to Connie Chung

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Wednesday, September 24, 2003 in Planetizen

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