counting down: “people, place and nocturnal light”

On January 24, 2013January 24, 2013 By Chuck WolfeIn everyday urbanism, pedestrianism, placemaking, urban abstractions, urban views, vignettesLeave a comment

Here is one more of my eleven favorite night city photographs from 2011 and 2012 that will hang for the month of February at Cafe Verite’s Madrona location in Seattle. An earlier post summarizes my theme, which focuses on “meetings” of light, people and the built environment.

Three of the photographs will also appear in my upcoming book, Urbanism Without Effort, (Island Press, 2013). One is the likely cover photo.

For Seattle locals (or if you will be visiting), stay tuned for notice of a small gathering during the month. Mini-cupcakes will add to the ambience my several snapshots of the 24 hour city.

profiling dusk-time urbanism

On December 21, 2012December 21, 2012 By Chuck WolfeIn everyday urbanism, pedestrianism, placemaking, urban views1 Comment

Image composed by the author. Click on the photograph for more detail.

learning from “the crossing” and “the urban bench”

On September 3, 2012September 3, 2012 By Chuck WolfeIn everyday urbanism, infrastructure, pedestrianism, sustainability, urban views2 Comments

I’ve often written that there is no substitute for imagery that humanizes urban trends and brings to life popular city pastimes.

The two black and white photographs below are no exception, and, by design, need little interpretation. One is passive, the other active, but together they illustrate the increasingly shared nature of the American city street.

In “The Crossing”, a distant pedestrian shows the way to the protagonist, as she forcibly takes back the street with willful abandon.

In “The Urban Bench”, three women–one independent of the others–share a space carved out for sitting, observing and interacting with the urban fabric.

In the end, both “The Crossing” and “The Urban Bench” invite reflection, and infuse a European flair to otherwise traditional American asphalt settings.

what sunset silhouettes explain about the city

On August 17, 2012August 17, 2012 By Chuck WolfeIn everyday urbanism, pedestrianism, placemaking, urban views5 Comments

What do sunset silhouettes underscore about the fundamentals of a successful urban place?

A quick read of these sequential photographs immediately underscores the important of water access, natural views, climate-based natural color, safety for all ages, the importance of walking and social interaction.

Here, rather than the written word, shadows provide short stories surrounding core elements of city life.

All photographs composed by the author.

placemaking with paper

On August 14, 2012August 14, 2012 By Chuck WolfeIn everyday urbanism, infrastructure, pedestrianism, placemaking7 Comments

The role of color in cities is a common focus, and dramatic results are often easily achieved. With minimal effort, bland infrastructure becomes more welcoming, as temporary urban art installations explore the limits of the livable city.

Image composed by the author.

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