12 May 2007

Landscape Wiki

While I have been saddened by the quiet demise of the old Virtual Library of Landscape Architecture at the University of Toronto, I have been more surprised by the lack of a replacement. Landscape Architecture is a field filled with energetic people and I was waiting to see something pop up and fill that niche. Maybe there have been some already, but this Landscape Wiki is the first real collaborative effort I have seen in some time...

http://www.collaborativelandscape.org/

This is a strong collaborative effort that emphasizes open source and open dialogue. With over 100 case studies already included, it seem like it has a robust base. But the real test will be how it handles some heavy traffic and a few early controversies.

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