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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Journalistic Bias
My New Year’s resolution this year is to get up before 5 am so I can get some work done before I have to go to work. This is not an easy thing for me, however, I have found a … Continue reading
Posted in Cities, Redevelopment, State Budget, Urban Neglect
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The Diametrics of Redevelopment
It is fascinating how an issue can be truly bi-partisan in nature, but still trigger both partisan stereotyping and ill-informed posturing. It looks like California Governor Jerry Brown’s budget plan to eliminate redevelopment agencies has managed to do something that almost … Continue reading
Posted in Cities, Redevelopment
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Signs of the Times
This article in my twitter feed this morning hit a particular chord with me. Every day on my way to the park I pass through what is a pretty standard intersection in my neighborhood. On one corner there is a Hispanic … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Design, Industry, Neighborhood
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Hasta la Vista Redevelopment
My urban romance started with redevelopment. Every city I’ve been to has an underutilized sector or two – often with historical ties to industry or transportation infrastructure. Sacramento is no exception. The R St. corridor is one of the oldest industrial … Continue reading
Posted in Cities, Greenfield, Redevelopment, Urban Neglect
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Re-Imagining Vacancy
Like many US cities, Sacramento has the traditional downtown business district. There are highrises and vertical parking structures, wide one-way streets, and multiple points of freeway access. And there are even a smattering of lofts, restaurants, and night-clubs. Then there … Continue reading
Posted in Abandonment, Art, Cities, DIY, Safety, Urban Neglect
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