Cities exist to bring people together, but cities are pretty good at keeping people apart, too. This is a blog about “weapons” used by architects, planners, policy-makers, developers, real estate brokers, community activists and other urban actors to wage the ongoing war between integration and segregation, between NIMBY (not in my back yard), and WIMBY (welcome in my back yard). The Arsenal of Exclusion & Inclusion the book is finally available!
Friday, February 24, 2012
Please Linger
Here's a nice article about "No Loitering" signs in Atlantic Cities.
By chance we just found our first "No Loafing" sign. Check it out:
What is the difference between loitering and loafing anyway? Why is this sign so careful to prohibit both? Anyone have any ideas?
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