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that BIG EAR: September 2009
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Friday, September 18, 2009. ABOUT THAT BIG EAR. We are a group of fifth year students at Mississippi State University’s College of Architecture. More importantly, though, we are Jackson residents. Our goal is to encourage and continue the development of Downtown Jackson and the State Street corridor. Although sprawl and decentralization have threatened Jackson, it is still a living city. 8220;We want Jackson’s citizens to know that we are a voice that is helping to renew the sense of belonging that...
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that BIG EAR: The Face of Jackson, oh How it’s Changed
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Thursday, October 23, 2008. The Face of Jackson, oh How it’s Changed. Yes, when people ask me do I enjoy spending time in. My answer isn’t usually an honest yes. Has a lot to offer a 23 year old kid, but then again, it leaves a lot to be desired. I grew up in. My childhood years were spent like most regular kids. I played a lot of little league baseball, rode my bike, played backyard football, went to church weekly, you know, kid stuff. I can’t count the hours I spent at. I always hated that windmill.
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that BIG EAR: Connections Come, Connections Go
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Connections Come, Connections Go. 160;An alchemist's connection that lasts 2 weeks. So long Mississippi State Fair 2008. Here's to another year of a city disconnected from its main corridor. . Prior to the construction of the interstate in the late 60's, The fairgrounds resided on the opposite side of the main corridor (State st.) from the city. Now it resides between the city and the corridor (I-55). October 22, 2008 at 9:44 AM. October 27, 2008 at 1:05 PM. Agree with Stac...
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that BIG EAR: Survey Results - Part 1
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Survey Results - Part 1. For our first attempt of extracting public opinion, we conducted a very general survey. The most important aspect of developing theories about existing issues is to identify what these are and their hierarchy. Jacksonians were asked to do so in the survey. We had 360 respondents and the results are as followed:. To what extent can the JCDC fit into this equation? What should our role in the continuing growth of the city be? Posted by that BIG EAR.
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that BIG EAR: Can architects solve crime?
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Monday, November 10, 2008. Can architects solve crime? What would it take for you to move back to Jackson? Answer: "Navy Seals.at least 12 of them". In our survey we ask questions about the main problem Jackson faces.almost 70% of Jacksonians who have responded have said "crime" and "bad leadership" are the main contributors to the current perception of Jackson. As an architect, these two problems create an interesting predicament. What can an architect do to address these problems? Posted by that BIG EAR.
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that BIG EAR: Isolation: Concepts. Pt. 2
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Thursday, January 15, 2009. Isolation: Concepts. Pt. 2. As a note, all of these concepts are very rough initial sketches. To select from among others. To separate from another substance so as to obtain pure or in a free state . A drive-thru fast food joint there (dinner? 160;It seems there are several forces that have contributed to this condition. It stopped running in 1954. The bed of the tracks remains, as well as some of the actual tracks, but one of the major spatial effects of the route ...This a...
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that BIG EAR: The Downtown Hour
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008. That BIG EAR with Ben Allen and Lee Owens at the WLEZ FM station! That BIG EAR hit the airwaves Wednesday evening with Ben Allen on the Downtown Hour. Be sure to tune your radio dials to 103.7 fm from on Sunday from 5 to 6 pm to hear us again! You can also listen online at http:/ www.wlezfm.com/. We had a great time and a great conversation, and we look forward to continuing to work with Ben and the rest of Downtown Jackson Partners. October 30, 2008 at 6:27 AM. That BIG EAR ...
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that BIG EAR: Jacksonian Transit
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009. When Jacksonians were polled regarding their current and desired mode of primary transportation, we found that almost 90 percent drive a car (of coarse) and the other 10 percent move about the city by car sharing, bus, bike, etc. The encouraging part is that 45% of the people said they would prefer another mode of transportation. There is currently a rolling debate on the New York Times website. Posted by that BIG EAR. This issue really resonates with me. I use a car for much...
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that BIG EAR: Glacierization: Concepts Pt. 1
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Sunday, January 11, 2009. Glacierization: Concepts Pt. 1. That BIG EAR is coming back to life this semester under the auspices of the Jackson Community Design Center based out of the 5th year MSU architecture school. By the end of this term, the JCDC will be publishing a book of 4-6 conceptual suggestions about the current conditions of State Street. . This post is the first in a series of initial concepts. Why does glacierization occur and why at the north end of State Street? 160;They moved to Ridgel...