"Gin Fizz Urbanism"

gregco
Recently I used a term I made up; "gin fizz urbanism," alluding it to urban developments based around urban shopping centers replacing truly open public spaces. What else this terminology could mean?

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pauly • 2014

How about "Sloe Gin Fizz urbanism," which would be the same, but with badly designed bench and planter systems that impeded the flow of traffic.

Bobby, Architect • 2014

Not naturally sustainable urbanism: needs gin & fizz --- only works when trumped up with the euphoria of fresh financing, "newness", investment potential, high SES, quiet segregation and once the gin and fizz runs its course, the development becomes a carcas

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