Exploratorium Exhibits in Emeryville!

The Exploratorium has arrived in Emeryville!  There are now outdoor Exploratorium exhibits open to the public 24/7 at the Public Market in Emeryville.  How cool is that?!  Here are some images from a recent outing...

demonstrates the ocean tides of different places in the bay - and this one you get to have fun turning it!

demonstrates the ocean tides of different places in the bay

fun round mirror

demonstrates the ocean tides of different places in the bay

I highly recommend a trek out to Emeryville to play with these exhibits, as well as take in the awesomeness that is Public Market -- the first platinum level LEED-ND project in the US!  That's right.  Emeryville's got it goin' on.

some things you can't plan... but the community will make it happen...

While on my trip around Europe recently (visiting friends and attending a wedding), I noticed a lot of interesting urban interaction examples that grow and develop from the involvement of the community in a very natural way.  Below is an example of one of these instances....

an example: lover's bridge in paris.  right next to the notre dame.  it is said that lovers come here to put a lock on this bridge to symbolize their love being forever together.  i found it to be very beautiful and hope to participate in this tradition with my future love.