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Co-Op Canyon: Ecotopia Inspired by Anasazi Cliff Dwellings

by Bridgette Meinhold, 06/08/09

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Inspired by the cliff-side villages of Anasazi Indians, Co Op Canyon is a terraced urban oasis full of vertical gardens and lush spaces that aims to create a holistic, community-centered, sustainable city block. Designed by LA-based architecture and design firm, Standard for the Re:Vision Dallas competition, the canyon harvests enough rainwater, solar energy, and agriculture to completely sustain its 1,000 residents.

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Re:Vision Competition for Sustainable City Block

by Bridgette Meinhold, 03/24/09

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The latest from design competition leaders Urban Re:Vision, Re:Vision Dallas is a newly-launched design competition that’s not just an ideas contest, but a real urban project. The City of Dallas is asking for designers, architects, students, engineers and planners to look particularly at one city block in Dallas right across the street from the City Hall, envision the most sustainable city block ever, and draw up the plans. Winners will receive a cash prize and a chance to sell the idea to the developer, Central Dallas CDC, to eventually be built.

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Urban Re:Vision RE:STORE Competition

by Emily Pilloton, 11/02/07

Urban Revision, Community design competition, Re:Store, restore design competition, sustainable design competition, design competition, urban design competition

The latest from competition pros Urban Revision is a request for community designs that exemplify green innovation for a healthy urban economy. The Re:Store competition calls for design entries for mixed-use urban environments with healthy, symbiotic relationships between people, environment, and businesses: local economies, people-friendly spaces, sustainable buildings, and more. The registration deadline is January 15th, with a final deadline of February 1st. Check out the website for more details!

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