And on top of that I'm trying to figure out the best balance between improving urban design and creating sustainable community development
I know - those are some pretty big/trendy concepts - but there is an interesting urban development opportunity in my neighborhood that encapsulates many of the usual topics of gentrification, urban design, and the fact that community development is often a double edged sword.The Setting
The site is located on the corner of Franklin Avenue and […]
Jetset Modern
Jetset Modern
This is sort of a fun site: www.jetsetmodern.com
Urban Sounds
One aspect of urban life that I often overlook is the the sounds of a city. Ok, perhaps overlook isn't the best word - we all are caught off guard from time to time by an overheard conversation on the street or on the bus, or maybe the sounds of birds in the tress - […]
Is Housing Still a Relevant Issue?
If you own it, you're in luck
Posts have been few and far between lately, so I'll try to get back into the groove with an "opinion" post….
… and since we're in the middle of a political convention, I'll try and touch on a particular policy peeve of mine.
I usually hold back from giving too much […]