Is That A Load-bearing French Fry?

Writing in a PLANetizen Op-Ed, Rick Bishop argues that cartoonish architectural design reinvigorates southern California cities.

1 minute read

November 10, 2003, 7:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"The 'planned community' established a popular new stronghold in southern California, and residents made a run for these conformed, prepackaged urban and suburban landscapes featuring the limited choices of a drive-thru... However, in the last few years, before mind-numbing architectural blandness can completely dull our visual taste buds, some creative designs can again be seen."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Is That A Load-bearing French Fry?

Monday, November 10, 2003 in Planetizen

Architecture California

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.