What Makes A City Feel Real?

Can a city experience be packaged and delivered? Or is it something that just happens with the right combination of serendipitous elements?

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February 8, 2004, 5:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"David Sucher is the author of 'City Comforts' and he's used his camera to capture what he describes as urban villages that have the feel of real. He is also creator of the City Comforts Blog. Dave Norton is an experience specialist and in a conference later this month, he'll try to figure out what makes Austin a 'meaningful brand experience.' Host Carol Coletta talks to David Sucher and Dave Norton about the things that make cities a pleasure to experience on Smart City." Listen live on the Web Saturdays at 8 a.m*. and Sundays at noon*. In Memphis and the Mid-South, tune into 91.1, WKNO FM, Sundays at 9 a.m., or on 88.9, WKNA FM, Saturdays at 8 a.m.* and Sundays at noon*. Or listen to archived shows online anytime.

Thanks to Chris Steins

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