Monthly Archive:: June 2005
Eyes on the street: ‘Eyes on the street’. Coined by the legendary urban sociologist, Jane Jacobs
Balancing affordability with safety: While affordability is the biggest issue when finding a place in New
Cool and affordable in NYC: Based on yesterday’s post that affordability is more important than anything in
In NYC, affordability comes first: I just spent some time studying Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx,
The beer garden in Queens (Astoria): Hundreds of people, relaxing, conversing, laughing, with a cold beer, chicken wings
Keys to Brooklyn’s rise: As posted yesterday, affordability and transportation/convenience were long-time Brooklyn assets that did
Meanwhile, one floor above the diner…: The previous entry illustrated the elements a city needs to attract job-creating
A typical neighborhood scene at 2 am?: Depends on where you are. This photo was taken at 2 am,
SF’s Treasure Island – next gen version: Much of the plan for San Francisco’s Treasure Island, a 403-acre man-made
The downtown WiFi… controversy?: Continuing yesterday’s Small towns that ‘get’ it… Any city that wants to
Have WiFi, will prosper: To the next generation, a downtown just isn’t complete without free WiFi,
Small towns that ‘get’ the creative class: Some small towns that are looking to boost sagging economies and abandoned
It’s not how far you commute, but how long it takes: To best understand the nature of commuting, it’s best to first introduce:
Manhattan’s smallest, coolest apartments: What better way to learn how to design and live in a
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Kitchen furniture: As covered in yesterday’s story, working professionals value their workplaces at home.
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The workplace alcove: The workplace alcove is becoming more of a standard feature in new
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Next gen housing for changing households: As we shift to a society where only 1 out of 5
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Married with kids’ only 10% of net growth: Singles living alone, together or with kids; and married couples without children
Intown Living: A Different American Dream: Intown Living: A Different American Dream is one of the latest books
$70K lofts in Minneapolis?: Now this is the best solution to gentrification – beautiful housing at
The little known catch 22 of gentrification: Gentrification: The restoration and upgrading of deteriorated urban property by middle-class or
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