Stories from the Road

Based on the issues & trends in investment, development, adaptive reuse & how these affect the way we live, learn, work, & play.

How I see it. In my town & just about everywhere else.

Suburb Monica Hagewood Suburb Monica Hagewood

Of Density & Unicorns

As we reconsider our suburbs, we have to get real about what is possible. Push the envelope - yes. Within market & financial realities.

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Perhaps it is the beautiful windows that catch your eyes? WHAT caught mine - again & again - is the simple accommodation of pedestrians, bikes, and cars. Yes, however, the windows are amazing! #suburbanassets #suburbaninfrastructure #bikes #
Essential investments in our suburban infrastructure - TREES They create spaces - human-sized spaces; they offer transition, and they support water retention. They add value. They just require some forethought and planning. This allée offe
It only takes a small, sunny spot to make a simple structure come alive. Or a place to share a cool iced tea? How easy is this? It would cost maybe one parking spot? Gathering spots are good for growing community and a strong economy. Plus they are
Inspiration on the outskirts of Copenhagen. Do these 125-year-old treasures look like they each have two to eight units each? Charming and flexible. Learn more here - https://www.stratare.com/blog/so-much-to-learn aerial source: http://www.denhvide
I had the opportunity to spend the morning with the remarkable Prof. Peter Plant, touring (on electric recumbent bikes) several projects spurred by the investment of their Local Action Group. More on those projects later - But for now, the day real
I love villages, towns, and urban places - but a golden hour on a beach as spring is emerging is, well, golden. So many images captured over two weeks but this was a beautiful way to start the journey.