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  • 1.  The True Tragedy of Tragedy

    Posted 03-03-2016 06:09 PM

    RE: THE INSEPARABLE TWINS LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION , by Nicholas H. Philipsen, FAIA...

    We do seem to be constantly tethered to a need to align our thoughts in regard to true value, especially when trolling the stream of publication on subject types drenched in dichotomous value, i.g. land use vs. transportation.  The real tragedy in this larger than life book, is that we have to even think about what is valuable. That process alone puts the breaks on real solutions before they are conceived.

    Isn't this title just a mere criteria blending of the solution at hand?

    Respectfully,

    Kenneth E. Martin AIA

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    Kenneth E. Martin, AIA
    Principal Proprietor
    KeMA
    Thornton CO
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