[Suzan Marciona]

I understand there are quite a few examples of details and you have to find the errors, or determine whether they are correct in a number of areas, retaining walls, irrigation details including electrical connections.  so I’m looking for good solid sources for these types of questions.  Unfortunately, the reason they are details, is because they aren’t standard, so it’s trying to chase a moving target.

If anyone can recommend anything other than the TSS or graphic standards book, I’ve practically memorized them both that would be great.

[Suzan Marciona]

It’s actually time for the suburbs to morph, and I think LA’s are the one to come up with the visions. Too many supersize stores that are basically empty with oversize parking lots. I can say that I live in the burbs of NYC. Very accessible, but the planning just doesn’t work, so people end up driving their cars to the village for less than a 1/4 of a mile. Crazy, huh?

[Suzan Marciona]

You’ll love it. Won’t make it over to Alsace Lorraine this trip but will definitely plan to return. Most everyone I’ve met is so gracious, and the extent of the art and architecture is mind-boggling, let alone the history. See you in Sept at the next board mtg.

[Suzan Marciona]

I did see the holocaust memorial, and it’s something that doesn’t translate in photos. You have to be there to get it. My little find was a set of grass berms about 10 ft high constructed with reinforcing bars in the middle of Potsdamerplatz by the Renzo Piano buildings. People were just hanging out lying on the lawns and kids were running up and down the hills.

Also the plaza around the Daimler building with the stone pads through the reflecting pool and grass islands is pretty cool as well.

Also did a cruise through the river, and the beach bar is still there. I love the way people hang out in beach chairs along the plazas. They even had them in sand by Checkpoint Charlie.

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