Category Archives: Greenfield

The Problem with Growth

Posted on June 24, 2011 by urbanhistori

One of the biggest challenges with understanding the impacts of development, sprawl, and urban planning is that it is a fairly academic topic.  To really understand how things are now, it is necessary to understand how they got this way, which … Continue reading →

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Hasta la Vista Redevelopment

Posted on January 12, 2011 by urbanhistori

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 →

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