The Always Important Marriage Of Placemaking and Programming
We can create the greatest spaces in our city, but programming them can be the difference between their undeniable success and their horrifying under-appreciation
The Heartbeat of Main Street: Saturday Morning Chaos at West Main Lanes
A recent trip to a small town bowling alley invigorated my sense of how important the third space really is to a community
The Myth of the Island: Why “Total Freedom” is a Luxury Good
Freedom and minimalist government intervention are often the product of those who inherently benefit the most from privilege in our communities
The Main Street Mirage: Why We Visit Community but Buy Isolation
Why do we vacation in one reality and live in another?
The Vanishing Neighbor: Is Your Commute Eroding Society?
How our commutes are eroding out sense of community
San Francisco: Day 1
My first full day in San Francisco was truly epic.
My Dream Train Journey: Nevada and California
The last leg of my bucket list train trip
My Dream Train Journey: Colorado and Utah
Day two of my cross country Amtrak trip to San Francisco
My Dream Train Journey: The Midwest
The first leg of my cross country Amtrak trip
And It Begins.
I get that most people think about sandy all-inclusive beaches or epic European adventures when they talk about their bucket
Cities Versus Suburbs: The Environmental Impact
Contrary to popular belief, cities are better for the environment, not worse
The Train Trip Of A Lifetime
On Monday August 25th, I will embark on a bucket-list cross country train trip.
Minor League
Minor League Baseball cheaply connects people and communities, creating a true source of local pride
Remote Work and The Health of Our Cities
Working from home is a wonderful privilege. But our cities are struggling as a result. What’s next?
A Transformation That Will Shock You
The difference eleven years can make in our city spaces