Archive | June, 2011

The Walkability Paradox

ShareIn November 2008, I was considering moving into the neighborhood in Raleigh I’d been working and playing in, North Hills (Midtown) Raleigh. North Hills is one of the many examples of successful classical new urbanism in North Carolina. It took a shopping mall that was emptying due to competition from nearby Crabtree Valley Mall and [...]

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Only Because it’s Newsworthy- Reaction to CNN’s Story on Greensboro

ShareThe local Facebook and Twitter and Blogosphere are heating up with a controversial article on Greensboro, NC written by CNN. Much like the one they wrote about Charlotte earlier, it spares no bones in highlighting and illuminating some of the more negative aspects of the city. What I want to ask though, is what do [...]

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Why Do Southerners Go Crazy Over Snow?

Because it happens just enough to both enchant us and drive us crazy.

Mixed-Use Ain’t Always Pretty

Let’s not fall into the trap that mixed-use is only a building code or type.

Maintaining Good Places, My One Wish for 2013

Shiny new places are great, but I want us to maintain the places that are already great.

Kwanzaa’s Seven Principles and the Community

Kwanzaa is more than a African-American holiday. It is a holiday that celebrates the best of our communities.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! New Things to Come for the Black Urbanist

Wishing everyone a prosperous holiday season, where giving and loving is number one in all of our communities! Meanwhile, a few reflections on what’s next on the blog.

The Black Urbanist Podcast-Episode 1

ShareHappy birthday to me! I’ve chosen to share a gift with you, the first episode of my podcast. Stream right [...]