Tomorrow, Cooper’s Ferry Partnerships is holding a press conference to announce an artist in its #ANewViewCamden initiative. That is part of a Bloomberg grant to use arts to address social issues and is highlighting illegal dumping in Camden. It’s fantastic work. Which brings up an interesting challenge for our polarized times. Cooper’s Ferry Partnership is … Continue reading #ANewViewCamden, Cooper’s Ferry, and Being More than One Thing…
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March Madness and… Parking?
So I’m going to admit, after yesterday’s school news, I needed something to lighten up my day. And this, showing up in my inbox from a local neighborhood activist, did the trick. It’s a March Madness bracket of cities with the most ridiculous amount of parking in their downtown cores. In the Elite Eight is … Continue reading March Madness and… Parking?…
Guest Post: Critiquing the Waterfront Development Strategy
With Holtec claiming it may hire 3,000 in Camden, I think it’s worth stepping back and discussing the broader waterfront development strategy. The Holtec deal may end up being significantly better than the 76ers deal. Indeed, I hope it is. But that doesn’t mean that continuing to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in corporate … Continue reading Guest Post: Critiquing the Waterfront Development Strategy…