Author Archives: Ed Fuhrmann

Webinar: Building Community Resilience Through Courageous Storytelling

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

Webinar: “Building Community Resilience Through Courageous Storytelling” When: Thurs April 18, 2013 / 1:00pm – 2:15pm CST Cost: FREE, but online advance registration is required. Login instructions will be sent upon registration! Webinar Description: “A shared story and history that gives … Continue reading →

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Own The Sidewalk

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

This post, written by Joe Nickol, co-founder of StreetSense.Org, stands on its own (we don’t normally post an ENTIRE piece by some else) as to the critical role that working sidewalks serve in municipalities of ALL sizes. As we complete the build-out of Round … Continue reading →

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A Short To-Do List

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

If you’ve been “stuck on the treadmill” as a dedicated earn-and-spend consumer for so long that you’ve forgotten how to “live” for yourself and loved ones, this graphic will give you a start. Yes, it a list of “Do’s”, but … Continue reading →

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Density Done Well

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

One reason so many people have been attracted to (the idea of) the suburbs is to “get away from the crowds” in the cities. The American Dream came in a lot of flavors, and most of them included the idea of … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Tourism I

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

What’s the potential for Round Lake Beach to capture a piece of the “Bicycle Tourism”  action once both of the following are finished: – the Rollins Road & Rt. 83 interchange work – Millenium Trail (and connectors) It’s not too early to … Continue reading →

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Getting Around Town – Bus

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

If you were (or wanted to be) “car-free”, how would YOU get around Round Lake Beach? Whether without a vehicle due to ethics or the economy…could you do so safely? Think of those who HAVE to be car-free, including our children, … Continue reading →

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Can RLB become a “Great Place”?

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

Does your dream of “doing something” with Round Lake Beach end almost as soon as it starts, with the realization that we just don’t have the budget to do very much? There is a critical part near the beginning of … Continue reading →

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If WE don’t think we’re good enough…

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

… who will? For drivers heading westbound along Rollins Road from the Gurnee IL area, the “gateway” into Round Lake Beach is the sudden change from Forest Preserve and farm-land to the sprawl of shopping centers with Garden Fresh, Jewel-Osco, Subway, … Continue reading →

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STROADS

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

(Chuck Mahron of Strong Towns has a great perspective on one of our biggest infrastructure challenges. We begin with his definition of a common feature in American municipalities, examine how that effects us locally, and finish with his video presentation … Continue reading →

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My Car Sucks $7,000 A Year Out Of The Local Economy

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Ed Fuhrmann

A nod to the “My Wheels are Turning” Blog for this one… When we must use vehicles for transporation, we spend a lot of money on their upkeep. A LOT of money. “Using numbers from AAA, the average American spends … Continue reading →

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