Sustaining Place

Place Parts, Episode 8.5: Urbanistica Podcast

Today, in Episode 8.5, the featured video is not freestanding. Rather, it points to the well-subscribed Urbanistica Podcast, Episode 173, where I had the honor…

Place Parts, Episode 8: About the Lady Well and a Cure

Today, in Episode 8, I depart from recent episodes built around interviews. Rather, I offer a contemplative walk to a local setting that seems even…

Place Parts, Episode 7: Replenishing Place at Many Scales

Why sustain the status quo if it’s not good enough? After reconnecting with my friend, thought leader Dr. Tia Kansara, I’m even more fascinated with…

Place Parts, Episode 6: Authenticity and Deliberative Communities

In this episode of Place Parts, we expand upon the role of “context keys” and authenticity” with Dr. Katherine Loflin, long-time consultant (the City Doctor),…

Place Parts, Episode 5: A Place-LEARNing Primer

Today, in Place Parts, Episode 5, we follow up on Episode 3, about the importance of distinguishing the storybook from the real, something we also…

Place Parts, Episode 4: Placemaking Tools, Hollywood Style, with Richard Karn

Breaking news, in two parts. Firstly, there’s an epic reunion pending for Home Improvement stars Tim Allen and Richard Karn, in a new History Channel…

Place Parts, Episode 3: The Storybook and the Real

Welcome back to Place Parts, Episode 3, a short video feature in anticipation of the release of my third book, Sustaining a City’s Culture and Character:…

Place Parts, Episode 2: Place, Time, and Ideas

Welcome back to Place Parts, Episode 2, a short video feature in anticipation of the release of my third book, Sustaining a City’s Culture and Character:…

Place Parts, Episode 1: A Sustaining Place Companion

Welcome to Place Parts, Episode 1, a short video feature in anticipation of the release of my third book, Sustaining a City’s Culture and Character: Principles…