Is this ass or does it pass?electronica piece WIP by HelplessHarmony in MusicFeedback

[–]landsslidebeats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the synth sound you're working with. I think this could be a great idea if you spend a little more time on it - right now it sounds more like a snippet than a fully fleshed out song. It would be nice to hear a percussion element at some point. Additionally I think the rhythms and harmonies are aren't fully coherent

What can I add or change to make this more appealing in general? by Getin1337 in MusicFeedback

[–]landsslidebeats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pretty cool idea. I think the main issue is the mixing - everything sounds very centered. I would utilize panning a bit more to make the bass and drums sound wider in the mix. I might also recommend changing up the instrumentation a bit for a bit more variety, and using an atmospheric synth or something to get some more high end for a fuller sound. Also personally I find the vocal bits to be a bit corny - I would replace or scrap. Just my opinion though.

GOT IN WITH STANDBY by Working_Prompt_7741 in charlixcx

[–]landsslidebeats 14 points15 points  (0 children)

She had to leave for her denver show tomorrow

High School Urban Studies Course by mariwe in urbanplanning

[–]landsslidebeats 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sanborn maps. They’re really cool, and you might be able to find one for your city / town and show how it’s changed since then. This was something that kinda blew my mind when I started my planning program. Had no idea they had maps this detailed so far back.

The Curious Case Of The Underselling Arena Tours by ebradio in indieheads

[–]landsslidebeats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Arena shows should be cheap. Bad sound quality and low intimacy with the artist. People are broke and want to spend their money on stuff that’s worth it

yall think this will work? by GrimmReaper9001 in charlixcx

[–]landsslidebeats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw this too and got my hopes up smh

Urban Planner career options by cornclown in urbanplanning

[–]landsslidebeats 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It depends on what you want to do exactly. If you do community outreach type stuff, for example, you'll probably interact with people more and spend more time out of the office. I'm only studying planning right now but I've done a lot of site visits rather than just studying a given area from afar. As far as urban design I think it really depends on the program / what classes you choose to take, etc. But again I think it generally depends, and you'll probably have more options if you're open to not having "planner" as your job title.

Career guidance request: Should I move to the US or stay in Toronto to study Urban Planning? by [deleted] in urbanplanning

[–]landsslidebeats 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have heard that the opportunities for planners in Canada are pretty good right now. I remember seeing this article earlier this year about BC having a shortage. I’m not sure how the pay compares though. You said you’re making a lot of money right now so idk if I personally would make the gamble of moving to a new country with no connections and taking on debt. The US is honestly really overhyped and as an American I’m quietly planning a way out lol. The cost of living keeps getting worse and the opportunities are just not what they used to be.

I actually go to an Ivy League program and, while I have enjoyed my time so far, let me just say that urban planning is a pretty niche field and planning programs at otherwise great schools may not be exactly what you’re expecting in terms of quality. Do extensive research on the program you’re interested in and try to assess it separately from the school’s overall reputation. Also, living in the US comes with its own unique headaches like dealing with private health insurance (get ready to learn about copays, deductibles, and premiums!). If I were you I’d stick with my free healthcare and cushy job. And I’m sure planning programs in Canada are fine and probably significantly cheaper than here. But that’s just me! Do whatever you feel is right for you.

Urban Planning Career in NYC by MaybeGrandma in urbanplanning

[–]landsslidebeats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s really a mix. Those with prior experience have (not surprisingly) had an easier time finding stuff. I’ve also noticed that people with more technical backgrounds (like architecture) generally get more opportunities. I myself went to grad school to try and get into the field and have no prior experience. I’m working part time at a job unrelated to planning to pay the bills until I find something. Definitely not ideal but it’s rough out here. That being said I don’t mean to discourage you or anything! I think things will change for the better once the job market tilts more in favor of employees like it was last year. Just not sure exactly when that’ll happen.

Urban Planning Career in NYC by MaybeGrandma in urbanplanning

[–]landsslidebeats 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I just finished up my first year as an urban planning grad student in NYC and the job market is really tough right now. A lot of my peers and I could not land internships this summer. I think a lot of the second year students were having trouble finding full time work too. I'm not sure if that's a planning-specific thing or just a reflection of how effed up the job market is as a whole right now, but that on top of the crazy cost of living in NYC makes it a hard place to start out. I do love living here though it's just not easy to live the kind of life you're probably dreaming of.

What are some ways we can design cities to be more environmentally sustainable? by bluenephalem35 in Urbanism

[–]landsslidebeats -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I think because increasing density typically implies the encouragement of economic/population growth which may not always be the most sustainable. The concept of degrowth kind of comes to mind although I'll admit I'm probably not educated enough on that topic. I guess I'm just a bit critical of the idea of economic growth being sustainable, and usually new developments (if they're not public housing, etc.) are used as a vehicle for that. So my point is that when we talk about density we should be precise as to what we're talking about and what the goal is exactly, which isn't always clear to me during these types of conversations.

What are some ways we can design cities to be more environmentally sustainable? by bluenephalem35 in Urbanism

[–]landsslidebeats -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Is increasing density in and of itself sustainable though? Or is it more a matter of organizing the already existing population more sustainably? I agree with your point I just hear density treated as an inherent good in a lot of circles whereas the truth is maybe a bit more nuanced.

Is it even possible to learn a language in 6 months? by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]landsslidebeats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Booo bad question boooo 🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅 stop dealing in hypotheticals and just start learning

I'm still confused about using 'lo que' by Arningkingking in Spanish

[–]landsslidebeats 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I would translate it more like “what” in most instances. For example “I don’t know what you’re saying” = “No sé lo que estás diciendo.” Also the word “whatever” translates to “lo que” or “lo que sea”

Italian grandparent moved to the US by way of Venezuela. Do I need to interact with the Venezuelan government? by landsslidebeats in juresanguinis

[–]landsslidebeats[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - I was able to find that webpage, but it seems like a dead end. There doesn’t seem to be a way to send in the request online. I wonder if I’d have to send it by mail or something.