Out the Window: The Means and Ends of Design and Planning
At Forbes, I indulged in a “5 reasons” post. You know the clickbaiting technique often used by bloggers and news sites to draw people more clicks and eyeballs. “The 10 reasons you should stop eating tree nuts” or “5 reasons Donald Trump will be reelected.” My topic was, “The Five Things Growing Cities Should Do […]
EK On the Go: The Architecture of Discomfort
I’ve know Edward Krigsman as an innovator in the real estate world for more than a decade. When I left the public health world back in 2007, Krigsman was one of the first people I talked to about transitioning into a role that would give me an opportunity to be an advocate for more housing […]
Design Review: Comments on Aurora 48 Project
Last night I attended a design review meeting for Aurora 48, a 45 unit project at the corner of 47th and Aurora in Fremont. Big issues brought up by one person was parking — the project has 16 required parking spots — and the impact of Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA), which puzzles the board. As […]
