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Words Matter: Why Development Types Do Not Equal Ethnic Groups

ShareDuring a conversation at the recent Streetsblog training in Kansas City, I was asked about the name of this site. I stated that often in the media, the word urban has been equated with the word black. Likewise, but not as much, other ethnicities have been tied to areas where they are very populous. With [...]

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Gratitude for a Country Road (And All of You!)

What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving Day 2012.

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GUEST POST–Rethinking Community Development Efforts: Creating Incentive to Stay or Building Reason to Flee?

Guest blogger Allison Guess uses her personal history and observations of the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh to illustrate the need for more inclusive planning and development.

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

ShareThis evening (May 7, 2013) the Greensboro City Council will vote on the future of their stake of ownership of [...]

Reflections on Downtown Greensboro, As The Community Addresses Its Future

ShareOn Tuesday April 30, I spent a good bit of time thinking about downtown with a bunch of dignitaries and [...]

Coming Back to the Streets, Coming Back to Action

Doing my part to create better blocks in my two hometowns.

Reconciling Education Reform and New Urbanism

ShareI once read an article in the News and Observer that illustrates the true effect of the modern neighborhood school. [...]

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