CITIES MUST LOOK TO THEIR BUDGET AND LONG RANGE SUSTAINABILITY FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
By: Tomi Chen
CITIES MUST LOOK TO THEIR BUDGET AND LONG RANGE SUSTAINABILITY FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
There is always more than one way to skin a cat. When you have a problem, as long as the solution is consistent, the path to that resolution may have a few paths, and that’s just fine. Cities find they have many construction projects and are in need of solutions. Cities must look to their budget and long range sustainability for construction project.
In our metamodern era, we have the ability to have more solutions and no longer be confined to corporate protocol; procedure, yes, of course, but not protocol. We now have the clear ability to be an individual, and massively participate in meaningful work.
One prime example is a designer in New York who happens to live in an area that is in dire need of its bridge being revamped. The city is involved, the park association, other architectural firms are bidding, but whilst the others were following the main ideas of the council, this one individual, had an idea. This designer’s fresh idea is well-aligned with the necessary concept that cities must look to their budget and long range sustainability for construction project.
His idea was to lessen project impact on community for maximum construction.
He has been listened to and is being backed by participatory neighborhood associations.
The important aspect of this story is that this individual has, in fact, solved this very predicament before. This is his career, and he just so happens to live in the area that will be heavily impacted. He stepped forward when he heard about this project.
Urban planning, design and sustainability is key in this project and all projects. Cities must be mindful of the community and the longevity of all of their projects. We no longer live in the society whereby the old guard has all of the best ideas and the good ol’ boys will always vote his way. Our way is now for budget and long range sustainability with as little fiscal impact as possible.
Yes, the bottom line has finally won out to the Ol’ Guard and handshakes.
Let’s hope this individual who has branched out on his own after acquiring experience in other firms, wins the bid. We wish you luck Mr. Marc Wouters, on your concept and supporting meetings, and ultimately in the design and construction, Brooklyn Heights and other communities need more committed individuals to come forward with their ideas, and to participate in their community needs and betterment.