Readings
- Carl Steinitz, A Framework for Geodesign: Changing Geography By Design Chapters 3 & 4.
- Design with Nature. Ian McHarg. Chapter 4: A Step Forward
Guiding Questions
- When presented with a geographic problem, what steps should one take to solve it? What do you first need to know to devise an informed strategy?
- Why is scenario design so powerful?
- When designing alternative scenarios, think about the change through the lens of the system. Ask yourself: am I altering the parts or connections? Does it alter the system’s purpose? How does this change alter the behavior of the system? What ripple effects might be possible?