Monthly Archives: June 2018

A Trip to Tahoe: Walking the California/Nevada Divide

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Genetics of Design

When I asked the concierge for directions to cafes and shops, he told me to walk three blocks to the traffic lights, then turn right to California or left to Nevada. “You’ll see the difference,” he said. Indeed. Little did … Continue reading →

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The Powerful ‘Pavers of Paris’ – How They Get You Walking without Saying a Thing

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Genetics of Design

What makes Paris so walkable? The 18th and 19th-century architecture, the shops, the cafes-on-every corner, the human-scaled development – yes, yes, yes.  All true. But there’s more, something not as celebrated and a key secret to Paris’ walkability and engaging … Continue reading →

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