Reconciling Design and Social Justice in the Place

Design is not just for the developer. Social justice is not just for the downtrodden. Place needs both to be.

Statement of Support for the Renaissance Co-Op

This evening (May 7, 2013) the Greensboro City Council will vote on the future of their stake of ownership of the Bessemer shopping center and in turn, the Renaissance Co-Op. In case I do not get a chance to read this statement at tonight’s meeting. I am publishing it here. Members of Council and Members… Continue reading Statement of Support for the Renaissance Co-Op

Reflections on Downtown Greensboro, As The Community Addresses Its Future

On Tuesday April 30, I spent a good bit of time thinking about downtown with a bunch of dignitaries and fellow young leaders. Our civic foundations brought back Richard Flierl of Cooper Carry, The Center for Connective Architecture, who helped the city conduct a downtown plan in 2002. At lunchtime, 100 of my fellow young… Continue reading Reflections on Downtown Greensboro, As The Community Addresses Its Future