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The 15-minute City
The 15-minute city has been an intriguing concept for me. As someone who has spent most of my life living in small towns where it…
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Redevelopment and Gentrification
Last week, we explored public space and what having abundant public space means for a community, including higher property values. This week, I want to…
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Redevelopment and Public Space
“Public space helps determine the relationship between people and their surroundings. It has the potential to create a sense of belonging, cultural vibrancy and in…
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Agritainment
I’m a sucker for documentaries. Historical, ancient civilizations, travel—it’s all fascinating. I love seeing and learning about new places and cultures, especially by visiting those…
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Allegheny River Trail in Clarion County Public Planning Meeting
A couple of weeks ago, at one of our coffee chats in Foxburg, Lisa Myers joined us. Lisa is a champion and staunch supporter of…
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Balancing Progress and Preservation
When talking about development or redevelopment, it is important to look not only at progress but also at preservation. Taking historical or architectural preservation and…
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Ecotourism and Redevelopment
If you were to Google “ecotourism” you would see that various organizations define the term slightly differently. For the sake of this article, we are…
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Vertical Farming
In our exploration of sustainable landscape practices, we looked at vertical gardens. Now, let’s go bigger and see how that concept has morphed into vertical…
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Green Roofs and Vertical Gardens in Redevelopment
Green roofs and vertical gardens are both becoming more popular as we attempt to create greener, cleaner buildings. In a Market Research Future report, it…
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Local Community Gardens and an Update from River Roots Community Farm
Community Gardens are assets that bring not only fresh food but a much-needed sense of community. In addition to the River Roots Community Farm located…
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Sustainable Landscaping in Redevelopment Projects and At Home
Sustainable or “green” landscaping is being used more and more in redevelopment. Purposeful landscaping with this method can mean savings in time and energy and…
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Brownfields to Greenspace
When discussing redevelopment, we often think primarily about buildings or industrial sites being cleaned up and developed as another structure or business space. Redevelopment can…