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"With an avant-garde approach and forward thinking, as a designer, my goal was to provide sustainable homes for the stranded survivors in all the overly populated mega city, for this project specifically São Paulo," writes Reyes of his design. "These emergency shelters are designed to rebuild a new community and help start future development. Rise's method of creating a community is like a parasite, they take ownership, re-purposing and aiding abandoned structures; providing resources."
Inspired by favelas or Brazilian shanty towns, the structures are box-like homes that can be attached onto the facades of other buildings. Reyes' concept is unique in that it actually enlists able-bodied survivors to assist with the implementation of the shelters – a cool idea, since it empowers them to take action instead of simply sitting around, waiting for help. Reyes envisions that the pre-constructed structures could be airlifted by helicopter to sites where they are needed and then guided into place with the help of survivors. They "clip" onto building facades using leverage.
Each shelter would contain beds, lighting, storage and a skylight and be made of recycled materials from local construction sites. There would also be attachments for solar energy, water purification and organic farming. Finding muse in the famous favela paintings of Rio de Janeiro, Reyes also hopes that survivors will be able to use the walls of their shelters as canvases once they are settled in, using painting as a creative outlet as they begin the process of healing.
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March 10, 2011 at 4:07 am
If it was a working building, say a residential tower which is inhabited by locals who do not mind a parasitic house attached to it. Then I would say its an awesome idea, I agree that using helicopters would cost alot more. What about just using cranes? Or not.. The idea is good for a city but the installation process seems unsafe for untrained people to be involved in.
But yeah attaching structures to inhabited buildings would work i think. Provided the residents give permission.
February 23, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Absurd, if there is a safety hazard why would you put parasitic structures on to it?
February 23, 2011 at 11:37 am
In addition to previous comments about re-using the abandoned building…the fact that a building is abandoned could lead to problems of re-use in the first place. Builds needs to be continually maintained to be safe. It they are left unmaintained, things begin to fail and the building becomes a safety hazard.
February 23, 2011 at 11:32 am
ok it's a really cool idea, but it's so impractical to be almost absurd.
chopper air time isn't cheap, and could be used better to drop supplies into cut off areas or for medivacs.
if the building is abandoned, call me crazy, but what about using the existing structure? if it is hazardous, you don't want survivors going through it to get to pods, and sussing out the engineering of if the building can support the pods is a bucket of technical talent that can be determining if things like hospitals are still safe. if it leaks, put up a few tents or tarps inside, and your shelter is sorted much faster and with fewer scarce resources.
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why not just set up in the vacant or abandoned buildings? Why hang a new structure off of an existing structure? The idea is neat, but I would think it would be a lot more efficient to just get the abandoned building functional.


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JONATHAN KARL: Mr. Vice President, there has not been a terrorist attack in the United States in more than seven years. How important have your administration's policies on surveillance, interrogation and detention been in protecting the homeland?
VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY: Well, I think they've been crucial, Jonathan. I think that anybody who'd looked at the situation the morning after the 9/11 attack would never have bet that we'd been able to go this long without another attack.
We've been able to defeat or disrupt all further attempts to strike the homeland. It's enormously important. I think those programs were crucial. The president made some very tough decisions, and we had some very able and talented people involved in the military and our intelligence services, making certain that we were able to keep the country safe.
KARL: But you've heard leaders, the incoming Congress, saying that this policy has basically been torture and illegal wiretapping, and that they want to undo, basically, the central tenets of your anti-terrorism policy.
CHENEY: They're wrong. On the question of terrorist surveillance, this was always a policy to intercept communications between terrorists or known terrorists, or so-called "dirty numbers," and folks inside the United States to capture those international communications.
It's worked. It's been successful. It's now embodied in the FISA statute that we passed last year -- and that Barack Obama voted for, which I think was a good decision on his part. It's a very, very important capability. It is legal. It was legal from the very beginning. It is constitutional. To claim that it isn't, I think is just wrong.
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Washington, D.C. — Earning a high school diploma today can help break the cycle of poverty tomorrow, according to an Urban Institute HYPERLINK "http://www.urban.org/publications/412659.html" \t "_blank" study. White children born to poor high school dropouts are 12 percentage points more likely to be persistently poor (that is, poor for at least half their lives from birth through age 17) than white children whose poor parents earned a diploma. The comparable number for black children is 21 percentage points. The difference between white children whose parents did not finish 12th grade and whose parents have education beyond high school is 30 percentage points. For black children, the figure is 45 percentage points. "Children, and in particular minority children, born to poor undereducated parents face a challenging beginning and are substantially more likely to spend most of their formative years in poverty," say researchers Caroline Ratcliffe and Signe-Mary McKernan. "Connecting at-risk children to appropriate services at birth is vital, as a child's early environment can affect brain development." Using data from the University of Michigan's Panel Study of Income Dynamics, Ratcliffe and McKernan tracked, through 2008, the life trajectory of children born between 1967 and 1989.
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The fallout from a parent's low educational attainment hits beyond childhood experiences and into adolescent outcomes. Children whose parents did not complete high school are 18 percentage points more likely to enter their 20s without completing high school than children whose parents have some education beyond high school (even after controlling for childhood poverty and other factors). These children are also 10 percentage points more likely to drop out of high school than children whose parents earn a high school degree (but did not have additional education). " HYPERLINK "http://www.urban.org/publications/412659.html" \t "_blank" Child Poverty and Its Lasting Consequence" also finds that children poor early in life (age 0-2), for longer periods, and in a family where adults do not work are less likely to complete high school.
Among other findings Between 1967 and 2008, one of every 10 white newborns was poor, compared with four of 10 black newborns. Of those poor at birth, 30 percent of the white children and 46 percent of the black children live in deep poverty (family income below 50 percent of the federal poverty level). Children poor for half their childhoods are nearly 90 percent more likely than never-poor children to enter their 20s without completing high school (controlling for other factors). Persistently poor girls are also four times more likely to give birth outside of marriage during their teenage years. Dropping out of high school and teen childbearing, in turn, perpetuate the cycle of poverty because they are obstacles to economic success.
Children who move because of an eviction, foreclosure, or divorce are less likely to complete high school by age 20 than children who do not move or move for neutral or positive reasons. In some cases, children are forced to change schools, which introduces further instability into their lives, especially if the move occurs during the school year or does not coincide with a natural school transition (such as the switch from middle school to high school).
Because the foreclosure crisis has displaced many school-age children, Ratcliffe and McKernan point out that flexible policies to allow students to remain in their original schools could give them some stability during a difficult period and lead to higher educational attainment. HYPERLINK "http://www.urban.org/publications/412126.html" \t "_blank" Previous research by Ratcliffe and McKernan looked at the poverty environment for children born in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The new study considers all children born between 1967 and 2008.
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The City 2.0 according to YOU... 2 Things a City that YOU design, Must Have...
1. 2. The City that Becomes You... [ Brevity and Bravado Appreciated ]
Mar 13 2012: The city I'd like to live in..... will emerge as a product of designed inclusive processes that engage the population in the decisions that effect them. It will reflect their amazing creative talents, their capacity to listen and understand the others point of view, their capacity to empathise. It will be a dynamic city, for ever changing in response to new challenges and new ideas. It's structures will be the vehicles for learning, about each other, about ourselves. It will be a place for excitement and dignity, creativity and reflection, experience and learning. All in all, it will be fantastic because it will reflect our collective possibilities. The most important thing it must have is the opportunity for those that live there to be actively engaged in its creation.
Mar 24 2012: beautifully articulated... agreed...
Mar 24 2012: Many thanks, it's a pleasure. I am though left wondering how best to achieve it, even though it is the focus of my everyday work. I can think of some of the barriers, such as: that we are locked into an image of the 'developed' city that is out of date; we don't seem too keen on actually practising new concepts such as deliberative democracy; the ones that get the most out of our current cities (the well paid designers and technicians/public servants/bankers) have a vested interest in maintaining the existing. So I'm left wondering, what can be done on an every day level to overcome such barriers? Suggestions would be welcome!
Mar 25 2012: Our work is somewhat of an attempt to overcome such barriers in city development. Our task as a regional institute is to set up roundtables in about 10 cities in the ruhr region of 5,5 mio. inhabitants. the topic: finding a strategy for development in problem neighourhoods which is jointly accepted by stakeholders in the quarter as well as by top-down city officials.
this is funded by the state - because we learned that large infrastructure investments in housing or iconic buildings of 50 Mio. euro and more - will NOT work when local inhabitants to do care and join. so now we are building the soft infrastructure - local acceptance - before the hardware infrastructure.
the motivation for the city: if they agree to a joint strategies and projects - involving the inhabitants with which they often had no dialogue for years - they get co-funding for projects.....
in order to strengthen the bottom-up approach in cities we report on this - however not only in the ruhr, but throughout europe, with a special focus on culture & arts driving bottom up processes.
Matin - maybe you can find other examples here you might use.
George Kong
Mar 5 2012: 1. No private vehicle usage in the CBD/primary activity zone - replaced with a comprehensive public transportation network that phases in self driving, network connected public taxis.
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2. Multi-functional community use buildings that mix retail, commercial, and education, binds them together with the appropriate eateries - and institutes regular break periods to allow for social comingling throughout the building. We are simply far too demographically segregated nowadays... our work places, our schools... they're not structured in a way conducive towards interrelating towards each other, sharing and receiving the wisdom of experience and the imagination of youth.
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Mar 21 2012: George, I was going to add the multi-use community use buildings idea, but you beat me to it. If we shift our education paradigm away from outdated rote learning, and more toward real-life experience, students and society would benefit.
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Mar 5 2012: 1. A coffee house on every corner, which offers no wifi, no cell phone, etc.but is for community gatherings, getting to know the human beings we share our community with and is a place where everyone can be included and connected into the group - ( I will expect royalty if starbucks implements my idea;-)
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2. A dance hall on every block, where people of all ages go ballroom dancing.
Mar 5 2012: Coffee house for conversation... huh, novel ! albeit, wouldn't have had the opportunity to meet you this way! would you settle for 3 out of 4 corners ? I am all for the dance... yes ballroom and all choices from ballet to hip hop and non stop tango... it's all good in the Juliette hood - thank you... Dance on 2.0h ;-)
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Mar 9 2012: ....... Definitely 4 out of 4......... because I would want all 100% of the people INcluded.........only a correction to my former word 'corner'..........there won't be any!!:-) since city2.0 has only round crescent curves.
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Mar 9 2012: aha... an interesting curve bending the trend of online and inline with corner-free caffeine & conversation.Mar 2 2012: City 2.0 for me is a return to Village 1.0, so the two things that would be most important would be related to recreating that environment:
First, a community bonded by shared interest and common ideals as laid out in a constantly developing and flexible constitution and common law.
Secondly, an wealth of shared knowledge and freely given skill.
You'll notice neither of these things is physical. Before the city can reach its full potential its people need to be united upon a purpose. That purpose can never be imposed by a designer or even guided by a physical form, it can only be democratically forged through developed relationships.
Mar 4 2012: Village 1.0 People... a dynamic system of governance, with communities potentially positively segregated by common interests but not gated with seclusion, perhaps open pathways to observe and invite inclusion?
in the non-physical realm Daniel is it possible, for the City 2.0 to begin gathering citizens now.... as in right now, then allow those citizens to create a system, voting etc, that determines it's future... without yet, or ever, worrying if the City 2.0 manifests in a physical location ? Thanks for your thoughts Daniel ! personally enjoy and advocate the open source of knowledge and shared wisdom... A great invitation for others to please join in!
Mar 5 2012: I think it may be possible for a City2.0/Village1.0 community to begin developing non-physically in the communities we already live in. However, this needs to be a bottom up movement from neighborhoods. rather than a top down from government. Perhaps we could start with some sort of social media/hybrid offline-online garage sale thing. Or flashmob street parties.
Mar 17 2012: this is an awesome thought...
scott lee
Mar 2 2012: A hackspace. A communal workshop where people can work together, invent things, or just build customized stuff for their life. People can build sustainability themselves. Workshops can teach how to install simple solar systems. People can build their own green houses or aquaponic systems. People convert their own scooters or even cars to electric. DIY culture.
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A shared vehicle system. Particularly with trucks or vans. I can get by with a bike or public transit. Often the challenge isn't getting myself around, its getting that stuff around. I don't need a truck very often, but when I do it can be a real hurdle to DIY projects.
Mar 4 2012: Scott, this idea of creating passion positions... or open workshop areas for people to gather, dialogue and create is cool, an IDEATION STATION... this is also a reoccurring theme that is beginning to emerge here. Seems like a community thought garden... and potentially a new community "DIO" culture ? The more we share the more we have.... yikes this is powerful... I can imagine a design for this, and curious how others might view this... in a sense, in may reveal the success of a Starbucks... more from a gathering perspective... I can imagine Open Source Centers, an actualized mirror of the internet, for Humans to Gather... As Humans, Being, Human, Kind, and occasional, turn it on... with a Human Race or two, or 2.0h... Shared transit, could be rapid... AND what about Slow transport ?... eg... Coffee & TEA shop carriage.... A public transport car, you can sit on the floor and enjoy group meditation for 20 minutes, sort of a Trans-Meditation system... [a hire plane]... Thank you scott lee !! yeah, let's keep the momentum !!
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Mar 2 2012: Great topic. For one, city 2.0 needs more open spaces where people can freely interact, for example public podiums, play areas and entertainment centers.
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Second, I would setup workshops and meeting areas allowing inventors to collaborate together on projects esp. the younger generation of DIYs.
Mar 4 2012: Thank you so much Zdenek, very much aligned with open, contemplative spaces, that can entertain thought, and and opportunity to listen.... the Workshops are very cool places for action.... could promote a new... DIO's [?]
Zdenek Smith
Mar 6 2012: I had to look up what DIO means =)
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I agree. We should also have places for kids (and their mentors) to work on school projects and projects for various competitions and challenges raised by their community.
cheersMar 21 2012: All buildings that extend to certain heights (say, every 15 meters) have to provide space and hookups for a pedestrian transport network. Any time two such buildings are across the street from each other, the city connects them.
Mar 21 2012: great though Groedjn - skywalks are also valuable as seen in Calgary, Minneapolis and St. Paul... keeps Pedestrians happy and moving freely...
Bob Foulkes
Mar 7 2012: Like a cell in our bodies the first thing that City 2.0 must have is a skin to separate the inside from the outside and to manage the interchange between them. It can take some stuff in and spit other stuff out, but it must have a commitment to recycling everything it can and wasting nothing. It should embody the principles of the "techno-sphere" inasmuch as it exists by the continuous recirculation of the valuable products of its technology. E.g. its wastewater is as clean as its intake. It may not do every bit of recycling itself, but it must ensure that whatever wasted techno-sphere generated materials it cannot use do get recycled. In other words City 2.0 is a responsible cell within a responsible organism. The skin is its commitment and organization that makes it sustainable, the thing that defines it as intelligent.
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The second thing it must have is a sense of identity, the ethos that separates the inside from the outside. Identity is what sets it apart from its "environment". To identify with City 2.0 its citizens must all identify with the ethos that makes it want to exist and persist. This ethos is its value system, the ideas that define it, the goals that move it forwards as a single entity. In any city there will be people with differing skills and abilities, varying needs and interests, and all at different stages of life. Yet each must in their own way want to contribute to and share in the common experience of the whole. It must be a community of shared and interdependent interests, not a web of random exploitative relationships. There can be commerce and profit, but within a framework of communal commitment to the well being of the whole. Individuals cannot claim to identify with the whole and then parasitize its juicy parts! Within such a framework co-operation is essential and must be conscious not blind or left to chance. Business and even military culture is no stranger to harnessing individuals to a common cause. City 2.0 is possible.Mar 6 2012: Another consideration perhaps for City X.0, a cheaper way for society to begin tackling the social and local economical issues posed by moving masses of people into space or to other worlds would be to build societies on the ocean. Much of what we learn in building such cities would easily transfer to the further demands of space and planetary colonization.
Mar 6 2012: interesting parallel a friend and fellow TEDster is working to get the Plastic Garbage Swirl in the north Pacific Ocean, recognized as a country... I drop off there, not clearly understanding how this might promote cleanup... other than to speculate it becomes eligible as a country for certain funds? in any case, a slight digression, but fair to keep front and center is the infra-structure and less-than-sexy- issues that must be addressed for a City 2.0 that hopes to raise the bar... even with the Tide...Mar 5 2012: Now (4) I used the Hubs. When I said Residential hub, I mean dedicated residential area without any malls or stores or factories or offices etc., It's purely 200% residential area. Similarly – shopping complex need to have only shopping malls, stores, eating places etc., and then educational hub, then Health care hub, Commercial / corporate hub and then if needed – industrial hub. By which the flow of traffic will be one way at particular time, another way in another time and busy all the time, closed and nil when the offices were closed. According to placing of these hubs in the proposed city – the roads can be either too-wide or just wide or small lanes. In the present day cities all these are scattered in and around the city – by which no body can plan, develop or invent or solve the traffic issues in any way.Mar 5 2012: Hi Terry - Thanks for giving me some food - to think on this: (1)Any township or newly developed city ( with my limited knowledge) is developed on a vast piece of land. This particular planned area – (however may be large or small) do have the limitations as per the government's orders – like length and width etc. My point is at any given time and in the future – there should be total ban on expansion of any kind – whatever. By which – the citizens of this city are and would be the forefathers in future and the culture they discovered or innovated at the beginning would be carried over for few decades / centuries in the future without any adulteration or overlapping. So, you may ask me about whether I am against any development in future? Nay! If there are any innovations or plans for development – in future – do it in a different area calling it is city -3 or city X. But keep what has been done here as it is where the residents are residents who brought the plots. ( I am not sure whether I am able to articulate my idea correctly)
(3) I would like to have the residential houses with 2 or 3 floors – underground and maximum one floor towards sky. ( keep the terrorism and nuclear war-fare in mind). It is NOT to advertise about resident's wealth in any way. When there is any huge pollution or chemical war fare – when there is any kind of other calamities – then the underground will be safer place. And I also suggest underground foot-paths – to move around in a one locality – Not the entire city. And at some locations – ( if any huge river or sea is near by to the location) in the city itself – divert the sea / river water through this city – in curves and rounds – limited to one area of the city – where underground is not done - and link it again to river or sea so the flow will be maintained. Use large boulders for the canal instead of concrete. So you will have underground walk-way, water way for transport and elevated transport.
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Mar 6 2012: While I agree about not needing to include overt Terrorism in the plans for City 2.0, there are other reasons to build down. Leaving more room for natural growth, tall buildings reduce windflow reducing the areas we could use for wind power, but there are also reasons to build up in some areas, increasing area for solar collection, channeling wind flow, area for large public display/collaboration.
We also need to look at the various heating and cooling situations around the world. In some areas one design style would be physically preferable than the other.
In summary, we need to look at more factors than just the monetary expense of construction. Not saying that's what you are meaning to advocate, but its but that's what I heard in your message.
Bruno Carre
Mar 2 2012: 1. Silence, in some places
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(hence: electric vehicles instead of combustion engine vehicles, bicycles... etc)
2. A garden on every building rooftop,or other places where city-zens grow their own food (tastier, better food that doesn't travel hundreds of miles)
2.1: farms, for the same reasons of point 2.
Mar 4 2012: hmmmm to ohmmm... " Curated Quiet". ... this is a wonderful idea Bruno, i like where this can go ! CityZens... more brilliance.... Urban Farming ? Can we do this ? Food for more Thought... Anyone?
Bruno Carre
Mar 5 2012: Yeah, silence in a city is an extraordinary experience. We have that once a year in Brussels, no cars except for ambulance, police, fire department, etc. It's striking to realize that traffic generates so much noise "pollution". Silence becomes then a sweet one-day symphony, with just children laughing or yelling and the sound of rusty bicycles squeaking.
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And more green is possible, like for eg vertical gardens (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_wall), with vegs and fruits or not, this anywhere not matter what the budget is.
Mar 5 2012: I very much appreciate streets and souks dedicated to walking or non-motorized wheels - especially in large cities, my recall is that the central area of Brussels, has walking streets, London has a few, we may be slowly working in that direction for Broadway in NYC... .. none-the-less quiet progress, a valuable asset for 2.0...Mar 24 2012: Can we create TED Neighborhoods? Around TED Conversations, Conferences, Tags? Places where we could gather around to continue and enrich conversations, ideas and interests. That could the reward of this year City 2.0 TED Prize: the foundation of new digital public spaces.
Mar 25 2012: Sounds like a perfect idea !
If you re-locate or join a new company - find the TEDies by tags and feel at home with persons of the same spirit and mission!Mar 17 2012: What IF...
... we look to the city we live in or near, AND our favorite cities in the world... and list some best practices... as a bar to raise the City 2.0.
Dan F
Mar 13 2012: Cities need to offer more fun and romance in order to revitalize and attract people and commerce.
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Cities all act the same they all look the same. Why not push federal incentives for local government to experiment with urban renewal projects? My wild thought - provide parking for standard vehicles at the edge of the urban growth boundaries that are served by public transport and cheap rentable electric super carts (top speed 10 mph) to access, navigate and enjoy specific areas that are private vehicle restricted sections of the inner city.
The new atmosphere might well transform these physically cordoned off areas into local urban hotspots that would magnetically attract visitors, consumers, and entrepreneurs by catering to our gregarious nature. The physical outdoor activities of walking, running, biking, etc., would be a more welcomed lifestyle. This restricted area from standard traffic would have a reduced carbon footprint and perhaps would also improve the quality of the inner city experience for many of us.
Incidentally, one of my favorite TV shows was "mission impossible."Mar 12 2012: ...
WHAT IF... we create a top 20 criteria and correlating measures of a successful city, and mine best practices of Cities throughout the world against each of these criteria ? -see if we can combine best practices, positive deviants and explore the synergy to create the City 2.0 ?
eg.1) Best sustainable public transport. 2) Best integration of creative and quiet places 3) Best sewage systems 4) Highest level of Citizen satisfaction 5) Best system of rule. 6)... 7)...
Mar 24 2012: Like your idea. How can I help you make this happen? Great conversation. Thank you for starting it.Mar 12 2012: One point would be to emphasize that the use of the city by the citizens must be as direct as possible, by which I mean that vehicles, machinery, etc. (that produce additional waste products; consume additional resources; contribute to thermal, noise; light; air; and other forms of pollution) should be minimized within the boundaries of what is considered the city proper. This moves toward an environment in which "people" are given precedence over "things," in which considerations from architecture to transportation all begin with making the healthiest and socially equitable choices possible. I'm not saying anything new in this - I believe that the late inventor of the Segue, among others, is due much of the credit.
Bruno Carre
Mar 11 2012: i've already "used" my 2 things but I'll add 1 more: Intelligent (re)use of rain water.
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Today, rain water goes directly into the sewage system, whereas it could be used for toilets, washing machines, dishwasher.
When you think of it: rain water is clean water. But this clean water goes directly to filthy water (sewage). It's a huge non sense.
Every drop of water coming from the sky is a richness that should be used in big cities. Think of cost reduction, smaller water bills for the consumers and less complicate city infrastructure to cope with big rain falls (pipes, drainage, filtering, etc.)
Margot Omega
Mar 21 2012: First step towards large-scale reuse of rainwater is to have a series of natural catchment systems or reservoirs preserved or strategically built around the city. These reservoirs could also serve the community's recreational and creative centers.Mar 7 2012: Doug Saunders on "Arrival Cities". He names three conditions for a successful cities giving immigrants new homes: proximity, urban lay-out and - you will not believe it - bureaucracy. And a City2.0 can not do without migration - read yourself:
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Mar 7 2012: According to Wiki Bureaucracy is like propaganda, by definition, it's not bad, it just has a bad rap.. WIKI, : A bureaucracy is an organization of non-elected officials of a government or organization who implement the rules, laws, and functions of their institution,[1] and are occasionally characterized by officialism and red tape.[2]
Thank you Bernd, for the link and conditions...Mar 6 2012: I suggest that one of the most important elements of sustainable cities of the future will not be the technology of building or planning but taxation. All cities are built on land and the most valuable land on the planet is under cities because the proximity of people and everything people do and build has the result of making city land more and more valuable. It is a well known fact of economics that land value is created not by the owners of particular pieces of land but by the community of all people in the city and for many miles around. The value of land is therefore literally created by the community and land value is the one thing that community as a whole creates that can be measured in dollars and cents. Historically ownership of land has included the right to collect the value land comes to have but it is clear and acknowledged by all economists although they rarely speak of it that such income is wholly unearned. It is the private collection of community created land value that gives rise to land speculation, under use/inefficient us of city land for purposes of cashing in on future increases in land value and urban sprawl.
The proposal here has been on the table for over a century is to shift the property tax and eventually other local taxes such as sales and business taxes that fall on the earned incomes of labor and real capital invested in the real local economy onto community created land values. This would have the result of giving positive economic incentive to build, rebuild and improve land within cities, it would result in the building of more affordable housing, crate more local jobs, encourage massive capital investment within the existing borders of cities and curtail if not completely end urban sprawl.
I suggest that without this shift of taxation to the community created value of land that cities will always be at the mercy of conflicting values which to date have usually been trumped by the motive to cash in on unearned land value
Mar 7 2012: Wendell, do you think it is feasible to create a loose sense of CitiZenship now... and create a fee or CitZen tax as to add to a development / benefits fund? potentially as a two year renewable? Self guided, if it cannot add value, citizens would drop out, but if we drive real value we should be able to grow citizens globally... [?] thoughts?Mar 7 2012: Though I am an economist I can not easily agree with the great priority you gave to taxation. While I agree that taxation needs to change from making landlords bigger and bigger to making new development bigger and bigger, I would argue on the other hand that taxation is not the key success factor.
I experienced in my work in urban development that immaterial qualities of cities make cities successfull - of course not housing or well-repaired streets. Just imagine cities of high unemployment of 20 or 40 percent - how do they get up again? Historically because people living there wanted to stay and live there, mostly for not economic reasons. People with this kind of spirit you need for City2.0 also - because the City2.0 will not be a straight linear success, it will have curves and frustations, but then you need persons to continue - tax doesn´t matter at this point or does it after all?
Cathy Cawood
Mar 6 2012: Interesting conversation!
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In my opinion, let it be beautiful! OK, I know we don't always agree what beauty is, but most people seem to like flowers and trees so that would be a good start.
Also, let it be social. I like the coffee house idea. There should be lots of public space for enjoying nature, for meeting each other, for resting, for art, for performance, for play.
Mar 6 2012: big cracks for nature to shine through.... flowers and tree houses, tea gardens, adventure trails, rock climbing, ideation stations and daycations for day dreamers, a place of performance and play, a city for the love of art and the art of love... i'm in, let's begin...Mar 5 2012: Coffee house for conversation... novel, albeit, wouldn't have had the opportunity to meet you this way! would you settle for 3 out of 4 corners ? I am all for the dance... yes ballroom and all choices from ballet to hip hop and non stop tango... it's all good in the Juliette hood - thank you... Dance on 2.0h ;-)
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Mar 5 2012: Well meeting you virtually is like finding a brilliant star in the dark sky, yes it is a source of inspiration, and guidance and hope, and a very important point of reference to hold as we walk the lonely planet in the dark. Alas, it is only Actual connection that co-manifests brilliance on Earth:)Mar 2 2012: 1. It should have certain boundaries - limitations - beyond which no development is permitted
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2. Any building is to be demolished or constructed - it should take permission from the city planners
3. All transport facilities need to be on surface - may be elevated but not underground
4. There must be a one Residential Hub, another one Commercial Hub and another one for Recreational Hub, next is for Educational Hub ( elementary to masters) a sports hub - no overlapping is permitted.
Mar 4 2012: Thank you Subramanyam... 1. Limitation is one of the greatest inspirations of Creativity... I would love an example that you might possibly be thinking about... and how a limitation or a boundary, might serve the whole.... in this thread I suppose are some examples, as "curated quiet" could be a limitation placed on noise... is this the direction you are thinking? i invite you to explode this thought without overt destruction of course !
Your point 2. This seems theoretically wise, albeit dependent on the access or goals of the city planners... at the moment, i believe [ready to be wrong] the city planners of City 2.0 are the "usses"... the would be cityZens... 3. intrigued by desire of transport to not go subterranean on us... would love to hear more... what about an Elevated City, whereby the transport is above ground, yet below the city? fair ground ? I am also intrigued by Cities that have above street level walkways, they are rare but very interesting... eg St. Paul, Minneapolis and Calgary... 4. How do you see Hubs physically manifesting ? eg when you state One Residential Hub, is this say, one physical area, or in your mind is Residential integrated throughout other hubs? interested to know more, and grateful for your thoughts and thought-starters !
Ken brown
Mar 2 2012: Trees,lots of trees down every street.
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An overhead maglev rail system that runs down every street, each carriage is autonomous.
Mar 4 2012: so very and pleasantly curious about the autonomous carriages ! are you thinking in terms of a traveling art gallery ? or mobile thought? listening carriages, carriages that are also solar greenhouses, or DNA experimental stations, ? hmmmmm wow you have sparked something wonderful... would love to hear more !
Ken brown
Mar 10 2012: Sorry terry i should of used "automated" slaved to a grid system,the idea is the carriages before they reach a pickup point receive data in the form of cellular phone signals,they link,the data is processed,depending on where the individual wants to go and how many in it's carriage is going to the same or near the same destination.it will flash you a red for wait for the next carriage or flash you a green and offer a stop and alternate quickest route.In a way a crowd of people could influence where they want to go before the next carriage arrive just by talking amongst themselves on the platform.
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Morning coffee and a quick vote before the workday starts.I'm sure someone has thought of this somewhere.
Self powered maglev?I.... don't know maybe that's for the metamaterial industry to help solve the problems that would arise from transporting differing weights over the course of a day.
Robert White
Mar 2 2012: Sustainablility
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Oops, that's 3. Three things that a city must have.
Oh, and Accessability.
That's 4, four things a city must have.
Mar 4 2012: Thank you Robert, 4 things very welcome, it's your clarity, brevity and a touch of levity that is appreciated too !Apr 1 2012: ...
... The city you never saw coming. Thank you for your thoughts, I hope we have the opportunity to break bread, break a leg, raise a glass and raise a city... in person sometime soon.
...Mar 25 2012: Hi Bernd, Thanks for the link. Great to see a European perspective and that the State is pushing the agenda. Just out of curiosity, how many people on your round tables? and are there processes to engage more than those on the roundtable?
Mar 25 2012: I anticipate Bernd's answer and just add that at Ted U this Year, TED member Jeff Walker gave a great talk on facilitating round table discussion in a Jeffersonian style... a European import perhaps?
I would enjoy participating in a NYC roundtable action group for City 2.0Mar 24 2012: ...
Thumbs up to all of you for participating in this great conversation.... How can we best continue to communicate or gather to help develop this new City 2.0 ? I would be happy to be neighbors with each and every one of you! thank you for your thoughts, brilliance, optimism and kindness...
...Mar 14 2012: as Albert Einstein said "If at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it." ...Wlld thoughts are great... Dan, thank you for yours... ah just thinking that your thought "Cities all act the same they all look the same". is certainly up to the observer. I find every city i visit in the world unique, by people and ideas, [or lack thereof] in any case would love to hear from the TED community on favorite cities of the world, that might, in some respect influence the City 2.0 !Mar 12 2012: ...
The City 2.0 is hard to define by design, until we do... it's up to you... Please add your two sens..ible things that would help define City 2.0
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For the first time in the history of the TED prize, it is being awarded not to an individual, but to an idea. It is an idea upon which our planet's future depends.
The 2012 TED Prize is awarded to….the City 2.0. The City 2.0 is the city of the future… a future in which more than ten billion people on planet Earth must somehow live sustainably.The City 2.0 is not a sterile utopian dream, but a real-world upgrade tapping into humanity's collective wisdom. The City 2.0 promotes innovation, education, culture, and economic opportunity.
The City 2.0 reduces the carbon footprint of its occupants, facilitates smaller families, and eases the environmental pressure on the world's rural areas. The City 2.0 is a place of beauty, wonder, excitement, inclusion, diversity, life.
The TED Prize grants its winner $100,000 and "one wish to change the world." How will this prize be accepted on behalf of the City 2.0? Through visionary individuals around the world who are advocating on its behalf.
Thus an invitation for the citizen of 2.0 to gather... Live From Earth....
check it.. http://www.tedprize.org/
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Mar 10 2012: what is the link to two things you feel the City 2.0 must have ? Please share in this thread before promoting your book and blog- thank you.Mar 6 2012: I have always been a proponent of all personal residences being underground, having a network of underground walk ways linking them. Would it be wise to have a city 'radio station' playing in here that only does local news and music? If so it should be fairly soft so a normal volume conversation can be had without competition.
Above ground should be the commercial, industrial, and mass transit systems, all integrating public spaces for privet contemplation, shared education and activity, and Do-It-Ourselves (is that DIO?) projects. Loved the idea of automated public vehicles, each being a unique piece of art or system for displaying art would be wonderful.
Detractors of underground residence site studies about depression, but I think this could be used to encourage people to leave their homes and join the community physically.
City of Reality web-comic pointed out the idea 'interactive theaters,' some theater houses not only allowing, but encouraging people to talk during the movie and interact with the other viewers like people do at sports bars (you would also have theaters that are meant to be silent for those who just came for a quiet evening). "Movie Bars," perhaps? If this concept caught on it could push Hollywood into a new revolution of how they craft movies, not yet sure if that would be a good or a bad shift.
Similarly, public gaming areas with collaborative competition; help bring geeks back into the open.
Anyway, that's my ideas and comments on what's been said.
Mar 6 2012: I think we are about to ignite the world with more socialize viewing... yes like a sports bar for interactive arenas of part passive, part competitive audiences.... fire up the second channel, mobile and of course, fantasy football moves into other venues and the arts... already happening, just beginning to be tapped... i once produced the largest arena video games competitions in the western world... it was al sampling of what really can be done, then I took it to TV and we blew it out.... and yes... we are collectively coining DIO in this thread, mark the start. great ideas for pubic boutique spaces... thanks for the 2.0 thoughts Richard Blackburn... it's all good, Terry TorokMar 5 2012: 2 ideas for the City 2.0 designed by you... appreciate your shared thoughts...Mar 2 2012: Grateful for the though leaders, the introverts and contemplators who contribute below, and those above, and to YOU, who decided to share next... thank you.


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Is It Fusion? Is It Modern? The Japanese Gourmet Sushi of Asanebo [Review] w/ Pics!
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Years ago in the culinary world, the hot new buzz word was "fusion." I heard it at school, I read about it in magazines, with restaurants serving "fusion cuisine" with a mix between 2 or 3 different styles. While the term itself wasn't offensive at the time, over the years "fusion" + any cuisine has come to take on subtle undertones of disdain (probably a backlash from foodie purism and the off-putting attitudes that exuded from some of the higher profile fusion restaurants), especially with "Fusion Sushi." Nowadays, it seems if something is different than the traditional it's labeled as "New" or "Modern," as in "New American" or "Modern American" cuisine.
So when you run across a Japanese restaurant serving Sushi that's beyond the traditional, when does it cross the line from "Fusion Sushi" to "Modern Sushi"? Is it that extra dash of Sriracha Sauce or smear of Philadelphia Cream Cheese or a piece of Black Truffle that moves it from one moniker to another? Polling my beloved Sushi Hound group, they generally concede that places focusing on Crazy Rolls are "Fusion Sushi" to them, while a more refined execution of Sushi and Sashimi with gourmet ingredients feels more appropriate to be called "Modern Sushi". For Asanebo, they've settled on the term "Japanese Gourmet" Sushi for their creations, according to Chef Shige Fujimoto.
I have heard about Asanebo for a while now, but never got a chance to eat there. I had forgotten about it, but with the always lively discussions on which restaurants in L.A. received Michelin Stars (Asanebo has received 1 Michelin Star for 2008 and 2009), I was reminded of Asanebo and was finally able to try this popular eatery. Going into my first visit, I had purposely not read anything about it, hoping to just sit back and enjoy whatever the chefs would create. Bringing part of my longtime Sushi Hound group, we had all thought Asanebo to be some kind of traditional Japanese Sushi restaurant, but through the course of our Omakase (entrusting the chef) meal, it became apparent that Asanebo's style was something far beyond traditional.
From the exterior, Asanebo looks completely unassuming; it could easily be mistaken for a generic California-Japanese mom-and-pop shop found in many mini-malls around So Cal. Stepping into the restaurant teleports you to a cozy, charming, energetic establishment with a Sushi Bar as the centerpiece. From the choice of wood to the mood lighting, Asanebo gives off a warm, inviting feeling.
Asanebo (roughly "sleeping in (through the morning)") is the result of Chef-Owner Tetsuya Nakao, who has trained to be a Sushi Chef since his teen years in Japan, and was part of the original opening staff at Matsuhisa in Beverly Hills. He studied under Chef Nobu Matsuhisa for years before finally leaving to open his own restaurant. When asked why the restaurant is named Asanebo, Chef Shige Fujimoto (the second main Sushi Chef) jokes, "Because Tetsuya is Mister Asanebo! He loves to sleep in." (^_^)
I like the subtle, discreet touch that Asanebo provides customers for controlling their budget, with 3 choices for their Omakase dinners: "Omakase A" runs $75 - $100, "Omakase B" is $100 - $125, and "Omakase C" is $125+. This was a reunion of sorts for some of our Sushi Hounds and we had a birthday to celebrate, so we went with their Omakase C course.
Tetsuya-san starts us off with Japanese Seared Scallop, Momotaro Tomatoes and Grape Seed Oil.
The Scallop from Hokkaido, Japan is wonderful, a nice cooked exterior contrasting nicely with the moist, tender, fleshy interior. There's a fresh subtle brininess, and the Momotaro Tomatoes are bursting with natural sweetness. The Grape Seed Oil dressing and slivers of fragrant Shiso Leaf round out the experience. Lovely. :)
Asanebo features a short, but interesting list of Japanese Sake, with two that catch my eye: A Sake from Fukuoka named Asanebo(!) and the Myouka Rangyoku Junmai Dai Ginjo Sake from Fukushima, Japan that sells for $600 a bottle. Asking Tetsuya-san, the quiet, friendly chef recommends the Asanebo Daiginjo Sake, which turns out to be a premium Sake (with Rice that's polished 50% or lower than its original weight) that he developed with a brewmaster in Tsukushino, Fukuoka, Japan just for this restaurant (hence the exact same name).
The Asanebo Daiginjo Sake turns out to be surprisingly good: A very floral nose, with notes of Vanilla sweetness, and a long, smooth finish.
The second course is Shiitake Chasoba Chawanmushi (Japanese Egg Custard with Green Tea-infused Soba Noodles and Shiitake Mushrooms).
I love Shiitake Mushrooms and Chawanmushi , so I was really looking forward to this dish: Disappointing. The Shiitake Mushrooms have a beautiful fragrance and add a delicate, silky facet to the dish. However the Chasoba Noodles taste pretty average, slightly chalky and when combined with the Chawanmushi Custard and Mushrooms, it just doesn't work well together. Nothing bad, but nothing great, either.
The third course is a dual presentation of Hirame (Halibut) Sashimi with Black Summer Truffles and Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) with Black Summer Truffles.
The Hirame from Tsukiji, Tokyo, Japan has a tender, bright taste, and a nibble of the Black Summer Truffle reveals a great pairing, even with the less pungent qualities of a Summer Truffle. But then I chew on the rest of the piece of Hirame that is coated in a sauce mixed with artificial tasting Truffle Oil. It just completely overpowers the initial brilliance of this dish.
Continuing on to the Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) from Santa Barbara, California results in the same experience: Overpowering Truffle Oil ruining a very fresh-tasting Amaebi with great musculature; the texture is what you hope all Amaebi would be like.
The fourth course arrives soon after: Kinmedai Nibitashi (Lightly Simmered Alfonsino) from Kochi, Japan.
Kinmedai is a beautiful fish, and Chef Tetsuya's preparation does it justice: While the dish is described as a Nibitashi (Lightly Stewed/Simmered), in this case, it's referring to the Aburaage (Thin, Deep-Fried Tofu Pockets/Slices) and vegetables that have been cooked in this method, while the Kinmedai fish is quickly blowtorched to crisp up the gorgeous crimson-orange skin, keeping the inside fresh and raw. This creates a beautifully tender, lush dish with the creaminess of the Kinmedai combined with a nice textural play with the crisped up skin from the quick torching. Simple excellence.
The next course is a Seafood Egg Roll of Shrimp, White Fish, Yuzu Pepper, Shiitake Mushrooms with Endive in Shiso Salsa.
The Shrimp, White Fish, Shiitake Mushrooms and Yuzu Pepper filling is lightly sweet, fragrant and not briny at all, with the Shiso Salsa providing a tart, spicy and fiery accent to each bite. But the highlight of this dish is how piping hot and crispy the Egg Roll is, generating a satisfying crispy crunch.
Next up: Katsuo Sashimi (Slices of Skipjack Tuna) from Kochi, Japan.
The Katsuo is so tender it practically melts in your mouth. Exhibiting a powerful oceanic flavor (in a good way), it's strong enough to stand up to the fresh-grated Ginger and Garlic that are served on the side.
Yuzu Shoyu Buri Sashimi (Mature Yellowtail with Yuzu Citrus Soy Sauce) continues the streak of good dishes.
The mature Yellowtail brilliantly shows off Tetsuya-san's knife skills: He's presented a cut of the Buri that highlights multiple layers and textures, ranging from a satisfying firm suppleness to a section that almost turns completely melting. The Buri is fresh and a great cut overall, but is slightly marred by too much Shoyu (Soy Sauce) in the Yuzu Shoyu mixture, causing it to be a touch too salty.
The next course is a brilliant concept: A triple tasting of 3 potentially buttery, sultry foods - Kurobuta Kakuni (Long-Stewed Berkshire Pork Belly from Japan), Grade A5(!) Kagoshima Wagyu (Grade A5 Wagyu Beef from Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan), and Chilean Sea Bass with Saikyo Miso Sauce.
Sadly, it's a monumental failure: The Chilean Sea Bass is served with a Japanese White Peach Compote, and is completely overcooked and dry. The White Peach accompaniment is extremely sweet and overpowers the Chilean Sea Bass completely.
The Kurobuta Kakuni (Stewed Berkshire Pork Belly) with Cranberry Gelee is even worse: Cold, chunky and dried out Pork Belly with the savory aspect killed by a surprisingly bitter Cranberry Gelee.
At this point, I'm still holding out hope that the Grade A5 Kagoshima Wagyu Beef with Plum Compote would save this dish, but it doesn't: While the Plum Compote's sweetness doesn't border on the cloying like the White Peach Compote earlier, its sugary edge still dominates this dish. But worse, is that this highest grade quality of Japanese Wagyu Beef - the amazing Grade A5 Wagyu that commands the highest prices in Japan - has been overcooked to a ~medium-well doneness. :( Thankfully, there's still some good buttery, creamy goodness at the very center of this piece of Kagoshima Wagyu, a testament to the A5 marbling, but it's a small consolation after considering what could have been.
Asanebo really needs to reconsider who they have in the back kitchen responsible for all the cooked dishes. While it's not the direct fault of Chef-Owner Nakao (who's busy in the front preparing Sushi / Sashimi), it's his restaurant and hopefully he comes to notice the problems from the cooked items soon. It's just really sad when considering the near guaranteed success of this dish - Buttery Chilean Seabass, Tender Long-Stewed Berkshire Pork Belly, and the maximum Grade A5 Kagoshima Wagyu Beef - and how badly the kitchen screwed this up.
The next course highlights more of the problems aforementioned: Grade A5 Kagoshima Wagyu, Shuto to Burata (Grade A5 Wagyu Beef from Kagoshima, Japan, Pickled Katsuo (Skipjack) Stomach and Italian Burrata Cheese).
I'm delighted to hear that Shuto (Pickled Katsuo Stomach) is being used for a dish - it's such a great drinking food :) - and I'm praying this 2nd dish featuring Grade A5 Wagyu can redeem the mess of the last course. Taking a bite, the Shuto imparts a nice, intense salty briny quality, and the Burrata Cheese's mildness helps to dilute some of the salt, but then it gives way to another piece of overcooked Kagoshima Wagyu. :( Cooked to medium-well (almost bordering on well-done in some parts), it's lost much of its fabled Grade A5 marbling in the process and to add insult to injury, there's a piece of gristle in each of the 3 pieces. I turn and quietly ask 2 of my Sushi Hounds how their pieces were and they confirmed that they also got a piece of gristle in a couple of their pieces (but not all). Sigh.
Continuing on, Shiso Bata- Tarabagani (Fresh Alaskan King Crab with Shiso Butter Sauce) arrives minutes after our last course.
King Crab and Butter are a great combination, so adding Shiso Leaves to the Butter only elevates the flavors. :) And while the texture of the Alaskan King Crab is spot-on, there's a surprisingly sharp brininess and pungency to each bite, which rendered this dish a bit disappointing.
Chef Tetsuya starts us on the Nigiri (Sushi) portion of the Omakase meal, curiously beginning with one of the fattiest pieces first: Chutoro (Medium-Fatty Bluefin Tuna Belly) from the East Coast.
It's an excellent piece and cut, rich and buttery, bringing a smile to my face. :)
Tai (Red Snapper) from Tsukiji, Tokyo, Japan is presented next, simply dressed with Sea Salt and Sudachi Citrus Zest. There's a slightly chewy, creamy aspect to the Tai and the Sea Salt and citrus notes are great accents. The Shari (Rice) is a bit too moist for my tastes, bordering on slightly gooey.
The kitchen brings out an Asari Dobinmushi (Littleneck Clam Soup Cooked in Clay Teapot).
The Broth reflects the most well-executed versions of Dobinmushi, a fragile, delicate, heart-warming soup, like an ocean breeze (with the Asari Clams) and Shimeji Mushrooms granting an added earthy aroma. The Clams themselves are fine, with much of their flavor cooked into the Soup at this point.
The next piece of Sushi is relatively rare in So Cal: Tokishirazu / Sakura Masu (Cherry Salmon) from Hokkaido, Japan. One look at this piece of Salmon and it's clearly unlike any of the wild or farm-raised standard Sake (Salmon) that you find around town. It has a gorgeous hue, and the texture is that of a slightly creamy, fatty fish with a more intense flavor than regular Salmon.
Next up is Aoyagi (Orange Clam) from Seattle, with Hawaiian Black Sea Salt. It's quite soft, and surprisingly a bit too juicy, tasting water-logged, a far cry from the brighter, textural brilliance of the Aoyagi at Urasawa.
Tetsuya-san continues on with Aji (Horse Mackerel) from Kyushu, Japan, served with Ponzo Gelee. This piece shows off more of Tetsuya-san's knife skills, with a great texture showcase with the skin left on. Sadly, the Ponzo Gelee is a bit too acidic and tart and manages to even overpower the inherently strong-flavored Aji. But the exploration of firm muscle, softer portions and the skin with this cut is excellent.
We finish the savory portion of the meal with Aburi Uni (Partially Torched Sea Urchin) from Santa Barbara, California. I'm normally just happy with a great piece of raw Sea Urchin, but Tetsuya-san comes through with a perfectly executed dish: The very light blowtorching cooks just enough of the Uni that it transforms the top layer into melted briny goodness, which gives way to the majority of the Uni still in fresh, raw form which is near perfectly sweet and bright. Excellent! :)
For dessert, we decide to try their Tezukuri (Handmade) Cacao and Black Truffle Ice Cream. It's thankfully not too sweet, with a great cocoa flavor, but the Black Truffles feel like a waste (you can't taste them buried in the Ice Cream). A decent dessert, but not something we'd order again.
Wanting to see what the variety and Omakase course differences would be like, I wait 1.5 months and return to try their Omakase B course, their mid-level tier.
Chef-Owner Tetsuya Nakao was on vacation, so I left myself in the care of the 2nd head Sushi Chef, Shige Fujimoto, a native of Gifu, Japan. Fujimoto-san moved to Wakayama to train for 11 years in traditional Washoku cuisine and Sushi, and then to Nagoya to train under his Shishou (Master) for the highly-regarded Kaga Ryori, "Samurai Cuisine" as Fujimoto-san explains to me. He then moved to the U.S. and worked at Matsuhisa for 4 years before joining Tetsuya-san at Asanebo.
We begin with Homemade Sesame Tofu, Uni (Sea Urchin) and Aonori Seaweed.
The Homemade Sesame Tofu is simply delicious with a light nuttiness that provides a great backdrop for the Santa Barbara Uni and Aonori Seaweed. The Katsuo Dashi (Bonito Broth) with Sudachi Citrus Zest also work very well with the ingredients. The Uni, however, is only about ~90% fresh with a subtle, but noticeable dark, briny quality that's not enticing. It's a good idea overall, just limited by tonight's quality of Uni.
The second course is the same as our first visit: Hotategai (Scallop), Momotaro Tomato and Grape Seed Oil.
As before, the Hotategai from Hokkaido, Japan is stellar, lightly sweet and juicy and perfectly matching the succulent Momotaro Tomato, which is *so* naturally sweet and fresh and cheery that the only thing that crossed my mind while eating this dish was one word: Outstanding.
The third course tonight is the same as our last visit as well: Kinmedai Nibitashi (Lightly Simmered Alfonsino). As before the Kinmedai fish (from Kyushu, Japan) is lightly blowtorched to give a good crisped skin while retaining the moistness of the meat within. The inclusion of the rare Komatsuna (Japanese Mustard Spinach) vegetable is a nice touch, having a nice crunch and fibrous quality, but still having a bit of the Spinach quality as well.
The fourth course is also a repeat with Hirame (Halibut) Sashimi with Black Summer Truffles (but no Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) in the B course).
Tonight's Hirame is sourced from Korea. And sadly, like before, a great concept that's marred by too much Truffle Oil. There's also a piece of gristle/connective tissue in one of the slices of Hirame.
The next course rebounds nicely: Sanma (Mackerel Pike) Sashimi from Hokkaido, Japan.
Served with a Homemade Soy Sauce, Fresh-Grated Ginger, Wasabi and Myoga, I notice the reserved, quiet Shige-san almost beaming while waiting for my reaction to the Sanma. After I take a bite, I understand why: The Sanma from Hokkaido is like Toro, so sultry, sexy and buttery, nothing like the other fish with the "Mackerel" name. :)
It's so nice to have Myoga - this really herbaceous, dried ginger-like condiment - which adds a pine-y forest-like quality to a dish. With the Sanma, it's a good pairing, but so are the Fresh-Grated Ginger and Wasabi. Shige-san confides that they just had it flown in that morning from Hokkaido and it shows. Outstanding! (^_^)
Continuing on, I partially shudder but really hope that the last visit was a fluke with this dish: Grade A5 Kagoshima Wagyu Beef with Plum Compote.
Sadly, 1.5 months later, same results: Overcooked, medium-well Wagyu Beef from Kagoshima, Japan. There's still a buttery core, but so much of the precious Grade A5 Beef is just wasted. :(
The King Crab makes a return with Grilled Alaskan King Crab with Lemon.
The Alaskan King Crab is extremely oversalted and very briny, really diminishing the potential greatness of this simple dish.
The following dish is a nice follow-up and much more successful: Tarabagani Kansetsu Sate- (Sauteed Alaskan King Crab Joints).
Asanebo takes the meat from around the King Crab joints and sautees them with Asparagus, Shiitake Mushrooms, Butter and Togarashi Shichimi Pepper blend. There's a great quality butter flavor coming through along with the King Crab meat that's seasoned just right (not too salty).
The Nigiri (Sushi) portion starts at this point, and Shige-san starts off with Tai (Red Snapper) from Tsukiji, Tokyo, Japan, and Tokishirazu (Cherry Salmon) from Hokkaido, Japan. As before, the Tai is garnished with a touch of Sea Salt and Lemon, but Shige-san also adds a touch of Yuzukosho (Yuzu Citrus and Chili Pepper Sauce). The Shari (Sushi Rice) is still a touch too moist / overcooked for my tastes, but it seems like that's Asanebo's style.
The Tokishirazu (Cherry Salmon) reflects the same pliable, slightly creamy quality and texture that stands out from the usual Salmon.
Instead of an Asari Dobinmushi that's served with the C course, they serve an Asari Miso Shiru (Littleneck Clam Miso Soup), which is just fine, a simple, refreshing Miso Soup but it lacks the delicate, airy quality of their fantastic Dobinmushi.
Next comes the Yaki Toro (Torched Fatty Tuna Belly) from Boston, and Bincho Maguro (Albacore Tuna) from Oregon.
I'm a little saddened to see Toro cooked at all, but taking a bite, I understand the reasoning on this evening: They are only able to get in fresh regular Toro (not the higher grade Chutoro or Ohtoro), and while the light torching gives the regular Toro a smoky, creamy quality, I hit a piece of gristle, and the overall taste lacks the brilliance of higher quality Toro I've had in the past.
The Bincho Maguro (Albacore Tuna) from Oregon fares better: Very soft, almost melting, creamy and mild. It's nice to get a piece like this once in a while as a contrast to the other pieces.
The next item is something I haven't had since the transcendent version at Kaito Sushi a few months ago: Anago (Saltwater Eel) from Korea. This version is prepared with a little Hawaiian Sea Salt, Yuzu Zest and Wasabi. It's lightly fragrant, but is rife with the little bones from the Anago. It's completely off-putting and I could barely finish it; a far cry from the hand-filleted version from Kaito and the legendary version at Sushi Mizutani.
Next up is a rare treat: Kensaki Ika (Kensaki Squid) and Engawa (Dorsal Fin of Flounder).
This is the first time I've had Kensaki Ika, from Nagasaki, Japan. As you begin to chew this rare Squid, there's a wave of creaminess that hits, followed by this thick, viscous quality as the Kensaki Ika is breaking down. It then maintains this thick, viscous chew for quite some time before it finally breaks down enough to swallow. It's like a big wad of squid-flavored chewing gum, but honestly, in a good way. It's a chewing challenge of sorts and something totally different than the usual varieties of Ika (Squid) found around town.
The Engawa (Dorsal Fin of Flounder) from Korea is something I was really looking forward to. I haven't had Engawa since my last visit to Tokyo. While this Engawa was extremely soft, it was also extremely fishy and tasted muddy (like uncleaned Catfish or Tilapia). Disappointing.
Shige-san finishes off with the classic ender, Tamago-yaki (Cooked Egg).
The Tamago is one way Sushi customers like to assess the skill of the Itamae (Sushi Chef) and in this case, I think Asanebo's Tamago is a microcosm of what Asanebo is all about: A light, moist, fluffy and very fresh layering of Cooked Egg, with a touch of Umeboshi (Japanese Plum) and Katsuobushi (Bonito Fish Shavings). It's a fancier enhancement of the traditional Egg and nicely executed.
In So Cal, it's harder and harder to find truly outstanding service while eating out these days. But Asanebo's service needs to be mentioned: Simply outstanding service during each of my visits. The waiters and waitresses would clear plates away immediately, never letting anything clutter your enjoyment of the meal. Hot Tea and Sake are refilled promptly, many times without us noticing as we were busy talking amongst ourselves and with the Sushi Chef. A turn of the head (away from the Sushi Bar) and a server would appear to see what one of our Sushi Hounds needed. It's really impressive.
Asanebo offers a la carte dishes, but their Omakase (Chef's Choice) meals are set up in 3 types (again, a nice touch to let the diners discreetly manage their spending under the free-flowing Omakase setting): "Omakase A" runs $75 - $100, "Omakase B" is $100 - $125, and "Omakase C" is $125+. For our first visit with the Omakase C course and only 1 bottle of premium Sake, we averaged $238 per person (including tax and tip). For the second visit with the Omakase B course (with 2 cups of Sake only), we averaged $200 per person (including tax and tip). At these prices Asanebo falls squarely into the Mori Sushi neighborhood, more expensive than Sushi Zo or Sasabune for that matter.
In looking at all that Asanebo has to offer, and now knowing the history of their 2 head chefs, it's clear that Asanebo isn't really "Fusion Sushi" or "Modern Sushi" but more "Matsuhisa-style Sushi." It provides some creative and interesting dishes not normally found in a traditional Omakase Sushi experience, as well as some rarer traditional offerings like Kensaki Ika (Kensaki Squid) and Tokishirazu (Cherry Salmon). While Chef Nobu Matsuhisa has garnered his share of grief and praise over the years, his influence is impressive. In So Cal, we've already seen his influence with chefs like Takashi Abe (of Abe and Bluefin fame), and now with Asanebo as well.
But in offering a variety of cooked dishes to go along with the traditional Sushi and Sashimi offerings, the restaurant is only as strong as its weakest link, and in this case, the chefs in the back kitchen (responsible for the cooked dishes) are really bringing down the potential that Asanebo has to offer. The fact that a kitchen can ruin a dish that's practically guaranteed to be a runaway hit (Grade A5 Wagyu Beef from Kagoshima, Chilean Sea Bass and Kurobuta Pork Belly) is shockingly disappointing. Maximum Grade A5 Wagyu Beef is a treasured item, and while it's almost expected to be flawless at the world-class Urasawa (and it is), even humbler establishments like The Steak House have been able to expertly cook Grade A5 Wagyu Filet Mignon with no problems. I don't mean to sound negative, but it's just frustrating to see great food ruined. There are some standouts like their Torched Scallops and Momotaro Tomatoes, and the fresh Sanma (Mackerel Pike) Sashimi from Hokkaido, but there are too many dishes that just miss the mark (slightly). If Asanebo can get better sourcing at times, and improve the chefs in their back kitchen, this could be another true destination in L.A.
*** Rating: 7.9 (out of 10.0) ***
11941 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
Tel: (818) 760-3348
Hours: [Lunch] Tue - Fri, 12:00 p.m. (Noon) - 2:00 p.m.
[Dinner] Tues - Fri, 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sat, 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sun, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays.
11941 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
re: exilekiss
Too bad. I have only been a few times to Asanebo and did have an excellent omakase experience at the bar. At the time the sushi chef went to the kitchen and prepared the cooked dishes himself.
It's not my favorite sushi spot though, as they seem to want to make a hybrid fine dining experience which, I believe, makes the sushi suffer for many of the reasons you have mentioned.
re: cls
Hi cls,
Thanks for your thoughts. Wow, I can only imagine Omakase when Tetsuya-san and Shige-san were preparing the cooked dishes as well. In talking with them over the course of the dinners and watching them cut fish, you can tell they have the attention to detail and the culinary skills to make the cooked dishes succeed.
I think success / volume of customers has affected them in this case: Both were so busy in the front Sushi Bar (w/ 2 additional apprentice Sushi Chefs), and they were getting cooked items from the cooks in the kitchen.
re: exilekiss
FYI (If it's still the same as about a year ago) The chef on the far left corner of the bar looks young, but is very accomplished. I forget his name, but he was at Iroha for years and was always very good.
re: exilekiss
Sadly I can't remember his name. If you sit with him, he likes sake though...
re: ipsedixit
CUT comes to mind...
BTW, how does Hirozen measure up to Asanebo?
re: J.L.
I think Asenabo is superior. I like Hirozen but it's loud and crowded and the service is only okay. It's certainly not going to earn any Michelin stars. It's more like a neighborhood place that's a great option to take people who maybe aren't big sushi eaters given that it has many cooked dishes, but not a destination.
re: mollyomormon
Hi mollyomormon,
Thanks for the thoughts. :) Good to know. I think if Asanebo got a stronger supporting staff in the back kitchen, it would be a phenomenal dinner; I'm sad I missed the days that cls was mentioning above. Fingers crossed they improve their help in the future.
re: ipsedixit
Hi ipsedixit,
Thanks. :) I haven't been to Maison Akira in about... 4+ years? (And it was only for Brunch.) Thanks for the warning.
re: streetgourmetla
Hi streetgourmetla,
Thank you. :) I've been curious about Asanebo for a long time but I forgot about it, and then remembered it later. If you end up trying it, let me know your thoughts on the place. :)
Another in-depth, thoughtful review by EK. Heavy on the specifics. Sounds like there were a bunch of minor points that added up to a less-than-ideal experience. Paying attention to the suggested fixes would benefit both the restaurant and patrons.
The mention of Momotaro tomatoes got my interest. So often you hear about "heirloom" toms without a mention of the variety, as if they were interchangeable. Heck, they aren't all
especially good, at least as sold commercially.
re: Akitist
Hi Akitist,
Thank you. :) Their Momotaro Tomatoes were definitely a highlight; really bursting with natural sweetness and vibrant.
I have enjoyed lunch at Asanebo several times!
I do wish to mention something very special about chef/owner Tetsuya-san. I took my sister and 90-year-old mother there for lunch when they were visiting from out-of-town. Tetsuya-san went out of his way to be extremely sweet and gentle with my mother. He served her very small portions and cut the rolls into many more pieces than he might have otherwise. He watched carefully to be sure that she was comfortable and enjoying her lunch. He was so kind; the business of it all was secondary.
Beyond that special experience, our service at Asanebo has always been exceptional. I love the attention to detail and the chef's focus on each customer's tastes. I always feel confident taking guests there.
Oh, and as always, exilekiss, you have provided us with a comprehensive review!
re: liu
Hi liu,
Thanks. :) And thank you for your report on Asanebo. That's a great story about Tetsuya-san.
I totally agree that Tetsuya-san is a nice, dedicated and friendly Itamae. Add the warm decor and excellent service, and it's a restaurant I wouldn't mind going back to if I was in the area. I think next time I'd ask to have most of the meal be just Nigiri-Only (w/ the Momotaro Tomato appetizer (if it's still in season) as the exception :). That way we'd get to enjoy Tetsuya-san's preparations only and not worry about the back kitchen staff messing up many of the cooked dishes.
re: exilekiss
Hi, exilekiss...I bow to thee! You do such a great job with your write-ups!
I completely agree that nigiri-only is the way to enjoy Asanebo. I think some of these very traditional-capable restaurants try to do too much...to please too many...to be all things to all people! I am thinking of our most recent experience with Chef Nikki at Inaka in Arcadia. She is a very capable sushi chef -- as she proved at her previous restaurant, Azami, on Melrose. Her dad was a fish monger and she really knows how to select fish. Her nigiri was some of the best I have had in this city, BUT then she began to experiment with more creative, hot dishes. Although some of these prepared presentations were delicious, her true strength was being shadowed by her other creations. We recently went to her new restaurant in Arcadia, Inaka. Her set meal is very interesting, but for me the highlight was the nigiri.
I apologize for going off-topic, but I fear that the traditional sushi chefs are moving in other directions and that the traditional sushi bars are being diluted by their lengthy, "creative" menus.
re: exilekiss
exilekiss, In defense of the Chef side of Nikki, some of her prepared items are quite good. She is very creative, and even the items that don't quite work on the palate are with much mindfulness. And, I think she is having fun!
However, the traditional nigiri is my personal preference, and I am finding it more and more difficult to find sushi chefs that are staying true to this.


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