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Adaptive reuse of a high school to a concert space in Portland, Oregion: Revolution Hall

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

From that they moved to taking on other historic buildings in the city, focusing on tavern and food related operations. Few business plans get very far with a “what feels good” engine behind it. In the process they've helped to preserve neighborhood embedded cinemas across the city.

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National Volunteer Week: April 16th-22nd

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

It’s good business' " One of the many regrets I have is not getting a PhD in planning. My intended thesis was around urban planning and civic participation and engagement, because local land use issues are the issue most likely to get people involved in local civic affairs, other than having children and being involved in education issues.

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Revisiting the 11th Street Bridge Park project as an opportunity rather than a folly: a new revitalization agenda for East of the River, DC

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The Economic Impact of Local Parks: An Examination of the Economic Impacts of Operations and Capital Spending on the United States Economy , National Recreation and Parks Association). And if there is a lot of kid visitation, well kids don't spend money. They often bring their own food, etc. ( I can't think of a worse walk.