Good morning folks. Every once in a while, but generally once a week, I try to cull all of my favorite links into one place, write up some commentary and give some love (or wise constructive criticism) to a few other fellow writers. The name Wonkbook comes first from my friend over at the Washington… Continue reading Urban Wonkbook- Names Do Matter
Category: The Thursday List
The Thursday List: News and Views for the Week of May 21, 2012
I’ve wanted to do this for a while, but came up with all kinds of excuses. No more. Even if this is just a public way for me to clear my thoughts on a few articles that have come past my inbox, news feed and stream, then here it is. However, before I launch in… Continue reading The Thursday List: News and Views for the Week of May 21, 2012
Four Ways Old Malls and Strip Centers Are Coming Back to Life
Yes, I know North Hills Raleigh is a great retrofit of an old mall. But it’s still mostly retail. Read below and find out more about other rebirth options. (Image credit: Flickr user radellaf). I know in my last post I came down pretty hard on the lifestyle center trend. However, living up the street… Continue reading Four Ways Old Malls and Strip Centers Are Coming Back to Life
Five Ways You Can Be a Grassroots Planner
I know many of my readers are like myself. They can’t draw buildings or maps. However, they may have the time and money to go out and organize the community. The passion for the city is still there, but in a different way. So how can these people contribute to urban planning? Here are five… Continue reading Five Ways You Can Be a Grassroots Planner
The Thursday List: 5 Ways to Bring Schools and the Community Together
This week I’m adding something new to the blog, a more in-depth, quick facts way to start applying principles I discuss on the blog directly back into the community. This week’s theme was education, so I’m revisiting steps we need to bridge the gap between our schools and the community. Here are five of those… Continue reading The Thursday List: 5 Ways to Bring Schools and the Community Together