From the monthly archives: August 2009
There’s one aspect of Anthony Bourdain’s television show “No Reservations” that I always connect with – I’m a big fan of street food. And not just for the obvious reasons of quick, cheap and sometimes really tasty meals.
More than anything, I like street food because, well, it gets people out on the street. And [...]
Admittedly it’s a working title, but as we have worked in communities all across the U.S., it’s clear that what so many places are seeking is simple economic development. And why is that – why the relentless search for more growth, more revenue, more employment?
The simple answer is – most of our places simply [...]
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Over the coming weeks, I want to use this space to share ideas and thoughts on a subject that is of great interest to me: How do we accomplish great urban design and walkability when the economy stinks?
That’s a question we’ve heard a lot lately. But the reality is this: the nature of the economy doesn’t have much to do with what we can accomplish – there are many things that can and should be done in any economy and quite a few that are easy ways to get started
