Every once in a while, I am reminded that Japan is S-tier when it comes to infrastructure design. I can totally see this working in Vancouver where there is only occasional snowfall and the ambient temperature rarely falls below zero.

https://youtu.be/2CyKgFUm6W4?si=h5JeELKJUH6ZJX6q

Would you expect anything less from a country that built an enormous underground cavern to shield Tokyo from typhoon flooding? See my earlier post:

https://twitter.com/liucivil/status/1658281360522375175?s=46&t=E1HMJigArxhSwTejjegAvA

Japan's Infrastructure Design: A Cut Above the Rest

I'd love to see this cool "waving" handrail from Japan in North America. It's easier to grab and helps visually impaired individuals locate the steps.

Check it out: https://youtu.be/0xwuZ7HgFhA?si=vJ37U8-ZUldnovZG

It’s a brave new world.

Is AR and AI the actual soma? It can alter your perception to avoid unpleasant truths and escape reality. Appearances of yourself and others can be deepfaked. Conversations can be modified to suit your custom wishes.

https://x.com/roytomhermann/status/1710335914969342195?s=46&t=E1HMJigArxhSwTejjegAvA

Looking to develop rural property? Here's what you need to know. 🏞️🏡🌾

1. Know the zoning rules:

The land has a zoning designation and allowed uses. Check if the current zoning matches your development plans. If not, you'll need to request rezoning.

2. Connect with local authorities:

Every municipality has its own process, but most start with a preliminary meeting. Request a meeting with the development officers to talk about your proposal and learn about their requirements.

3. Need to split it up?

If you don't need the whole property for your project, or if you just want to divide it to sell to builders, then you'll have to subdivide the land. Make sure you have professional reports and drawings to back up the subdivision process.

4. Approval process takes a long time:

Get ready for a lengthy approval process. It can happen because the municipality doesn't have enough resources to review applications quickly. Other times, they simply don't feel the need to approve the plans urgently.

5. Are people in the community on board?

Check if the community is open to your proposed development. It'll be tough if there's opposition. Talk to the community, get feedback, and address concerns.

6. How's the infrastructure?

Check out the current infrastructure for the land. How do you get to the property? Are there power, water, and sewer systems nearby? Think about what kind of infrastructure is necessary for your project. Be cautious of any costly upgrades.

7. Economic viability (proforma)

Will the development make financial sense? Take into account factors like trends in rural property values and emerging opportunities such as remote work and short-term rentals (STRs) that could affect your investment.

8: Get professional help:

Bring in architects and engineers early on to understand how the land can be used and estimate construction costs. Consult professionals for advice on septic fields, onsite water systems, stormwater management, and hydro.

You can read the unrolled version of this thread here: https://typefully.com/LiuCivil/gqosyhM

Developing Rural Property: Key Considerations

DALL-E 3 has another exciting application - creating children's coloring books!

George Harrison's track needs a bass drop ASAP!

#EDM #beatles

I asked DALL-E 3 to create a solarpunk rain garden in the style of Monet and ended up with a painting that looks just like a countryside with solar panels. There is a revelation here!

Rain gardens meet solarpunk vibes!

#dalle3 #ai #raingardens #solarpunk

If you want to play around with DALL-E 3, you can use Bing Image Creator for free! It’s mind blowing how powerful it is. Here’s an image I generated!