Thursday, March 25, 2010

For Melbourne

We plan on going to camberwell markets tomorrow morning, hitting up Fitzroy road and Brunswick, then dinner with a setting sun over the wharf at St.Kilda which i've heard is absolutely stunning. I

UNI OF PORTLAND: New discovery for School!

The School of Architecture and Allied Arts at the University of Oregon in Portland connects in multiple ways with the city and the metropolitan area through teaching, research, creative work, and service activities in one of the nation's most vibrant and dynamic cities. Portland is an extraordinary urban laboratory for the University of Oregon and the school's engaged and active students.

Professional education in the arts, planning, and design requires access to national and international examples in urban design, regional planning, sustainability, community development, arts and culture, and historic preservation. The school partners with citizens, neighborhood organizations, and city officials to:

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