@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialBig changes are coming to downtown Miami as the board approves two massive tenant signs on the historic office tower for Simpro's new U.S. headquarters!
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@webchick.comThis one really made my day. ☕❤️
A huge thank you to Michael and the Fairfield County Heritage Association for the coffee and such a sweet message.
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@tedgrunewald.bsky.socialFar more relevant to your obsession than YIMBY's one-size-fits-all "zoning reform" is small-scale #HistoricPreservation, #AdaptiveReuse, and #CommercialRentStabilization.
Old buildings are more useful to young people.
They're what Jane Jacobs called "incubators" because of their low overhead.
![Since the Second World War we have endured almost three decades of urban strip-mining, a process which exploits the marketplace values of cities but offers little in return to those who live there. Both the wealth and the activities have been continually torn out of urban centres. Left behind is an increasing polarization of economic classes and a growing poverty of activity. It is overreaching to suggest that architects have been directly responsible for all this carnage. But by offering few alternative images of order for urban growth our profession has become an accomplice to such exploitation.
Nonetheless cities continue to offer a most compelling image for reform designers. Their unkempt squalor, their suffering and their decay have all combined to make them a great hive for those who do good. Planners point out that the adaptability of man is so great he can live anywhere he has his fellow beings, but in the process of accommodation to alien environments he often becomes less, not more of himself.
It is not surprising that with a supposed doomsday awaiting us few proposals for the future of cities have recently come forth . I believe this will change because even though they may serve no direct practical purpose all images for future cities have the power to goad and to question. They also offer testament to a belief in the promise of tomorrow. Of all images for the future none is more optimistic than a proposal for a new city for who could possibly take seriously the consideration of a new urban environment which would make the human condition worse?
It is the purpose of urban images of order to show how people might live better. But despite great differences of form most proposals have one thing in common. They ignore the past. Few of the futuristic visions of Archigram, [10] the hollow pyramids of Soleri, [11] or the architectural hillsides of Safde, contain existing structures except for highways. Whether based upon marine life, [12] insect life, Greek …](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:zcryy22m737djtsvsbmpnbxx/bafkreicwr7vifsf53g3dmp7ckusbldxaa2o6mwycizqve3qbiltve7p6cm@jpeg)
@citizenptnewsco.bsky.socialThe board has secured a $20,000 grant to explore exciting options for the Mena building, sparking a community conversation about its future!
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@citizenptnewswa.bsky.socialSeattle's historic preservation advocates are sounding the alarm as a controversial amendment threatens to strip away vital community oversight in iconic districts like Pike Place Market.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialMassachusetts just awarded $3 million in tax credits to transform the old Westford Regency Inn into a vibrant community with 300 rental units and exciting amenities!
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@resist47.newsThousands protested outside the Kennedy Center amid concerns that the Trump administration might dismantle or alter the landmark.
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@resist47.newsTrump’s push to rename the Kennedy Center has sparked threats of blocked renovations and demolition following court defeats.
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@myronbpitts.bsky.socialI don't like when a good thing messes up another good thing. Cape Fear Regional Theatre's $25 million expansion is good news. But it seems the historic Halebron House, a fixture of Haymount since the 1840s, will be lost in the process. My latest column is below. #FayettevilleNC #HistoricPreservation
@citizenptnewsnj.bsky.socialThe Montgomery Township Committee is taking a crucial first step in evaluating the future of the historic Kenview campus, amid passionate public outcry for preservation.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe council's recent vote to back Renewal Initiatives for the historic Town Lodging House has sparked intense public debate and an open-meeting complaint—what's really at stake here?
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@citizenptnewsil.bsky.socialGeneva's Historic Preservation Commission is one step closer to transforming 401 Campbell Street into a safe haven for families, but key decisions on siding are still pending!
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@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialTammy reveals ambitious plans for a historic port tower property, exploring partnerships for its future as a preservation trades center amidst complex lease challenges.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialA historic gem in Gardner is set to transform, with plans for a charming café and vital human-services hub, but will it get the green light?
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialFreestone County is set to receive a whopping $9.5 million for courthouse preservation, with a newly reduced local match of just 11%!
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@citizenptnewsme.bsky.socialSaint Thomas Church is gearing up for a monumental $2 million campaign to restore its historic bell tower, which has remained silent since 2018 due to severe structural issues.
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@resist47.newsA federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must provide 30 days' notice before any demolition can occur at the Kennedy Center.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialHistoric charm at 115 South Road is at risk as board members raise alarms over significant alterations that could erase the property's unique character.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialTensions are rising as commissioners express frustration over the mayor's rollout of the new Certified Local Government program, demanding clearer roles and better communication.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialCouncilor Rosen raises a pivotal question: Should Worcester shift to a single tax rate, while the CFO reveals an $8.9 million budget for community preservation?
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