Sure, nobody likes taxes. But everybody demands quality services. Guess what pays for them?
Friday Five: May 22nd-28th
After a several week hiatus, the Friday Five is back with a sample of the most interesting articles I’ve read this week.
Genius Loci in Practice
Building a strong genius loci in a city or neighborhood begins by paying attention to the spirit of place already there.
My New Blogging Phx-ation
Starting today, I have another blogging gig. Bill Wyman has asked me to join the PHXated team.
Crazy Curve gets Creative for Melrose Community Garden Project
The Seventh Avenue Merchants Association needs your help to make a community garden possible in the Melrose District
What is Genius Loci?
Each city has a unique genius loci — a distinctive atmosphere, that goes beyond the built environment.
Urban Thinking
Some recent events in Phoenix have led me to delve a little bit deeper into the theories behind my interests in urbanism and place-making.
The Church of Jane Jacobs
Readings from Jane Jacobs, at the Judson Church, NYC, September 24, 2009. Hosted by ‘Reverend’ Billy Talen of the Church of Life after Shopping
Jane’s Walk Phoenix featured on RalLife.com
My friend, Nick Bastien, who participated in last years Walk, wrote this great post on this year’s Jane’s Walk, complete with a short video interview. Enjoy, and be sure to check out the original at RailLife.com Jane’s Walk is back in Phoenix for a second annual stroll through the city. This year, the walk will…
Sites to See: Neil B. McGinnis Equipment Co. / Allis-Chalmers Showroom
This building is an often overlooked example of Phoenix’s mid-century architecture. Neil B. McGinnis Neil B. McGinnis was born in El Paso Texas in 1897. He spent his childhood in Missouri, and moved to Phoenix in 1912. McGinnis graduated from Phoenix Union High School and attended Occidental College in California before joining the Navy during World…