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Our Approach and Alexander's
Similarities
Both stress participatory, non-"expert" process
Use same underlying structure (patterns and pattern language)
Both are "utopian" but pragmatic
Both advocate repair (and, hence, are "conservative")
Differences
Ours is built upon a proven foundation (Alexander's!)
Different focus area (communication "spaces" not built spaces)
Focus area is not tangible -- you can't look at it! One consequence is that we can't display or diagram our patterns as well as Alexander can.
Uses computer / networked technology all all phases of project. New opportunities. New constraints?
Embraces "political" (i.e. social) action and advocacy
(Acknowledging that entire new paradigms [such as Alexander's] don't take place autonomously; they exist within more inclusive pre-established systems that attempt to exclude alternatives)
International / worldwide
Intended to be an impetus for changing and organizing; frame and focus issues
Jumpstart with lots of patterns -- get going faster, then pare down
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Created before October 2004
Created before October 2004
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