Harbor Hills Housing Project, 26607 Western Ave Lomita, Los Angeles County, CA
25) Donald Parkinson is also notable as a principal in the important regional architectural firm of Parkinson and Parkinson, founded by his father, John L. Parkinson. Clarence Stein`s involvement with this project is particularly notable. Stein figures as one of the nation`s most influential city planners during this era. Along with Henry Wright, Stein pioneered the "superblock" concept of development, which broke from the earlier model of urban development by segregating automobile and residential traffic and orienting residential units onto common landscaped areas. Most frequently cited as path-breaking efforts in this regard are Stein and Wright`s plans for Sunnyside on Long Island, and Radburn, New Jersey. Stein`s superblock concepts can be seen as much in evidence at the Harbor Hills development, though it is difficult at this time to accurately assign the site planning credit entirely to either Stein, Johnson, or any of the other collaborating architects.
Harbor Hills Housing Project, 26607 Western Ave Lomita, Los Angeles County, CA
25) Donald Parkinson is also notable as a principal in the important regional architectural firm of Parkinson and Parkinson, founded by his father, John L. Parkinson. Clarence Stein`s involvement with this project is particularly notable. Stein figures as one of the nation`s most influential city planners during this era. Along with Henry Wright, Stein pioneered the "superblock" concept of development, which broke from the earlier model of urban development by segregating automobile and residential traffic and orienting residential units onto common landscaped areas. Most frequently cited as path-breaking efforts in this regard are Stein and Wright`s plans for Sunnyside on Long Island, and Radburn, New Jersey. Stein`s superblock concepts can be seen as much in evidence at the Harbor Hills development, though it is difficult at this time to accurately assign the site planning credit entirely to either Stein, Johnson, or any of the other collaborating architects.
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Sep 27, 2021
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