Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Stripheldenbuurt, Almere, The Netherlands

A new suburb of a very new Dutch town, Stripheldenbuurt (the streets are named for Dutch comic strip characters and creators) includes a number of courtyard configurations including extensive facilities within blocks, including car parking, seating and playgrounds. While the interiors are not beautiful they are certainly functional and the benefit - keeping most parked cars off the streets - is undeniable.



Kabbera Central, Kelso, NSW

Look at it here.  Kelso is essentially a suburb adjoining the regional city of Bathurst but it has an identity greater than mere adjacent su...