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…
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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…
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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),…
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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…
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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:…
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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:…
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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…
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Sustaining Community in Pandemica
Let’s talk about the hyperlocal places of Pandemica, where the successes of sustaining community may live or die. They are on my mind this New…
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Almost Here for the Holidays: A Book to Sustain Places
Welcome back after my recent writing hiatus. For the last two months, I’ve been finalizing the proofs for Sustaining a City’s Culture and Character with…
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Sustaining a City’s Culture and Character: Deep Dive
My third book, Sustaining a City’s Culture and Character: Principles and Best Practices (with Tigran Haas), will be released by early 2021 and is available…
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