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Author Archives: Ed Fuhrmann
… As If People Mattered
A while ago, our group read this great piece which reflects on design and impact of buildings with and without the “benefit” of an architect: “Architecture As If People And The Planet Mattered”, by Taz Loomans. It “hit home” with all of us. … Continue reading
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Friday Funny — the Cycling Realtor
Might get a little more understanding about the state of bicycling conditions in our part of Lake County if our local realtors would hop on and hit the pavement once in a while! We’ve seen Cycling Santa, the Cycling NPA … Continue reading
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Always some Webinars out there!
Not being in the Urban Planning profession (at least, not YET), our group members tend not to attend regional and national-level meetings, conferences, trade-shows, etc., targeted at those who deal with aspects of “Placemaking” on a daily basis. Doesn’t mean we’re … Continue reading
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Another skinny example
The subdivided retail unit next to the Round Lake Beach Kohl’s is STILL vacant. (We’ve been coming up with examples of other, successful businesses and activities which could make use of the space, but no takers so far. As shown in our original post about … Continue reading
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Yay! Another Strip Mall!
Well, it was time for more “growth”, so they broke out the ol’ “What Should We Build Next?” Wheel. When the “Build a Downtown” option fell off decades ago, it was replaced with “Spin Again”. They since have gotten so used to all the options … Continue reading
Orchard Lane – Opportunity
If you don’t have time to read this entire post, we’re making a pitch for the newly-resurfaced pavement on Orchard Lane to receive markings designating pedestrian crosswalks ACROSS (East/West) it, as well as using the opportunity to stripe a Bicycle … Continue reading
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A look at LZ’s “Rock The Block”
While we don’t have to “copy” other villages and towns for ideas of what to do in our own, it is prudent to see what works (and what doesn’t) for our neighbors AND find out the “why” and “how” in each case. … Continue reading
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Webinar – Walkability: The Health and Wellness Equation
Webinar – Walkability: The Health and Wellness Equation Date and Time: Wednesday Aug 6th, 2015 at 1pm Central Time Cost: FREE (Advanced online registration required) Learn the strategies and steps that are making towns, of all sizes, healthy and accessible … Continue reading
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Vacant is as Vacant does
Decided to check for signs of life at the vacant retail unit next to Sally Beauty Supplies while getting some greeting cards at Ann’s Hallmark (same building as the Kohl’s). No sign of life. In fact, the “Unit For Lease” window … Continue reading
Webinar: “Building Your Fundraising Leadership Towards Walkable Communities”
Webinar: “Building Your Fundraising Leadership Towards Walkable Communities” Date: Monday, July 27th Time: 1PM CST Cost: FREE (Advanced online registration required) America Walks’ second series of “Walking College” webinars launches July 27th. Designed for the Walking College Fellowship program, and open … Continue reading