Canalscape proposes the creation of vital urban hubs where canals meet major streets. This mixed-use “urban infill” would provide highly desirable places to gather by the water as well as an alternative to sprawl. Unlike Amsterdam and Venice, much smaller cities with urbanized canals throughout, Phoenix’s trademark would be distributed canalscape, reflecting its unique quality of being a “network” city as well as a region that creatively intersperses urban living into a breathtaking desert landscape. Canalscape would contribute to a sustainable and authentic Desert Urbanism for Metro Phoenix.
Dr. Nan Ellin and her students will create a canalscape in the museum’s entryway and Nymphaeum. Water features and plants will create an environment to view project ideas and information about the history of Phoenix’s canals and prospects for the future.
For more information, see: ASU Office of the President podcast on Canalscape: http://president.asu.edu/node/667 ASU Canalscape website: http://canalscape.asu.edu/ AIA Canalscape Competition: http://aia-phoenixmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/canal-comp-rules.pdf
Opening Reception: Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. Dance performance by Dulce Dance Company, choreography by Mary Fitzgerald (ASU), music by Julian Peterson.
Closing: panel discussion, “The Tao of Canalscape” – moderated by Nan Ellin, Director, Planning, ASU Dec. 1, 6 p.m. Panel includes: Eric Iwerson, Planner, City of Tempe James Labar, Historian, ASU and Salt River Project Laurie Lundquist, Artist Mark Stapp, Director, Masters of Real Estate Development, ASU
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