I wanted to discuss a comment about cities that came up in the debate/ town hall last night. Note, this is not a post endorsing one or the other, although I’ll say that I’m with her. But the issue brought up is one that trips up a lot of people
By Kristen Jeffers
Atlanta/Cities/Family and Place/Government/Issues and Ideas/Politics of Place/Raleigh/snow
What Should You Do When Weird Weather Shows Up?
So we’ve had another situation of weather causing bizarre things to happen. Whether it’s snow in Atlanta or a major hurricane in New York, Americans seem to never tire of comparisons to the zombie apocalypse or The Day After Tomorrow. Never mind that in a few weeks we’ll forget this
By Kristen Jeffers
apartment living/Cities/Civic Inferiority Complex/creative placemaking/downtown/Family and Place/Greensboro/Issues and Ideas/Politics of Place/Rural/tips for urbanist living
The Privilege of Urbanism, The Democracy of Placemaking
Thoughts as I put new urbanism and placemaking on the front page of my hometown Sunday paper.
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.
Reconciling Education Reform and New Urbanism
I once read an article in the News and Observer that illustrates the true effect of the modern neighborhood school. In this article, schools in wealthy neighborhoods had established private foundations, some that were able to pay teachers outside of state funding. This is on top of the money raised
By Kristen Jeffers
Cities/Family and Place/Issues and Ideas/Politics of Place/Retail/What is urban planning?
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.
By Kristen Jeffers
Alexandria/Cities/Family and Place/Greensboro/Issues and Ideas/Politics of Place/What is urban planning?
What If The City Doesn’t Want You Anymore?
Cities are experiencing a renaissance in the global conversation. However, one must not forget the sins of cities past and present. What can we do to make sure the city allows all to enjoy and prosper in its borders?
Suburbs of Self-Hate?
People move to the suburbs for different reasons. Let’s make sure it’s not because you hate your neighbors, neighbors who are more like you than you care to realize.
