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[[File:Alexander--A-Pattern-Language-book-cover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Alexander, et al. A Pattern Language, 1977]]
"A '''pattern language''' is a method of describing good design practices or patterns of useful organization within a field of expertise. The term was coined by architect [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Alexander Christopher Alexander] and popularized by his 1977 book ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Pattern_Language A Pattern Language]''." Alexander et al's 'patterns' concept was a key inspiration for the object-oriented paradigm now prevalent in software development, and the invention of the wiki by Portland programmer Ward Cunningham.
Mehaffy talks about wikis and pattern-languages as tools for "consensus development." In that vein, I've been thinking with this book concept about how to show varied patterns - from public housing to 'abundant' market housing - as all being possible sources of or factors in affordability. As integrable, instead of conflicting, ideas/approaches.
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