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Excellent article attempting to reconcile the differences of the Strong Towns and Abundance movements. Worth a read for my fellow urbanists. buildthenextrightthing.substack.com/p/two-great-...
November 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Excellent article attempting to reconcile the differences of the Strong Towns and Abundance movements. Worth a read for my fellow urbanists. buildthenextrightthing.substack.com/p/two-great-...
Don't miss KC Library's next installment in the Making a Great City lecture series, to be hosted at the Plaza Branch at 6pm, Tues, Sep 30. Chuck Marohn, founder of Strong Towns, will address the US’s housing affordability crisis. RSVP at kclibrary.org/events/housi....
September 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Don't miss KC Library's next installment in the Making a Great City lecture series, to be hosted at the Plaza Branch at 6pm, Tues, Sep 30. Chuck Marohn, founder of Strong Towns, will address the US’s housing affordability crisis. RSVP at kclibrary.org/events/housi....
The correct numbers:
July 31, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The correct numbers:
These numbers seem low. More than 46% of pedestrians hit by a car going 40mph will die, I’m sure of it. Any other good data sources available?
July 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
These numbers seem low. More than 46% of pedestrians hit by a car going 40mph will die, I’m sure of it. Any other good data sources available?
We already miss Brewer’s Kitchen. 🥺 Who’s going to take their place?
June 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We already miss Brewer’s Kitchen. 🥺 Who’s going to take their place?
Exhibit A in things I’ve been doing to keep myself busy: making and installing cabinetry.
June 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Exhibit A in things I’ve been doing to keep myself busy: making and installing cabinetry.
Adventures in pet land // mildly amused // definitely relaxed.
June 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Adventures in pet land // mildly amused // definitely relaxed.
Any fellow iPhone users experiencing the same issues as I am with my voicemail settings? I can’t update any of them; it’s nuts. Spent time chatting with Apple Support to no avail. “Call your carrier,” they said. The problem started when I activated my new phone 3 days ago.
June 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Any fellow iPhone users experiencing the same issues as I am with my voicemail settings? I can’t update any of them; it’s nuts. Spent time chatting with Apple Support to no avail. “Call your carrier,” they said. The problem started when I activated my new phone 3 days ago.
Holy shit balls—how are there humans who can afford nearly $100 per 4-oz. of meat?! This is at Costco, and allegedly discounted $100.
May 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Holy shit balls—how are there humans who can afford nearly $100 per 4-oz. of meat?! This is at Costco, and allegedly discounted $100.
Any oak leaf hydrangea specialists out there able to advise me on my Hydrangeazillas? Their growth seems to have no limits, and I’m wondering how much to prune them. They’re bigger than I’d prefer.
May 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Any oak leaf hydrangea specialists out there able to advise me on my Hydrangeazillas? Their growth seems to have no limits, and I’m wondering how much to prune them. They’re bigger than I’d prefer.
A simple formula to normalize climate-conscious transit:
1. Provide abundant, appealing alternatives to driving.
2. Disincentivize driving/incentivize the alternatives.
1. Provide abundant, appealing alternatives to driving.
2. Disincentivize driving/incentivize the alternatives.
May 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A simple formula to normalize climate-conscious transit:
1. Provide abundant, appealing alternatives to driving.
2. Disincentivize driving/incentivize the alternatives.
1. Provide abundant, appealing alternatives to driving.
2. Disincentivize driving/incentivize the alternatives.
Who has solved mosquitos and wind-blown dirt & debris on front porches—without fully enclosing them with screens? (Tell me your secrets.)
April 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Who has solved mosquitos and wind-blown dirt & debris on front porches—without fully enclosing them with screens? (Tell me your secrets.)
Go on a bike adventure today! Urban, suburban, or rural—it doesn’t matter—just go!
April 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Go on a bike adventure today! Urban, suburban, or rural—it doesn’t matter—just go!
Iron & Wine at the Uptown. Very fun and funky show.
April 20, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Iron & Wine at the Uptown. Very fun and funky show.
Crazy good page full of rich sustainability resources courtesy of the University of Michigan: css.umich.edu/publications...
April 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Crazy good page full of rich sustainability resources courtesy of the University of Michigan: css.umich.edu/publications...
Proper use of em dashes. #humanwritten www.instagram.com/p/DIRyJlBOQJ...
April 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Proper use of em dashes. #humanwritten www.instagram.com/p/DIRyJlBOQJ...
And yet, I post their adorable photos constantly.
April 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
And yet, I post their adorable photos constantly.
What is a fractional CMO? A fractional CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) is a part-time, outsourced marketing executive who provides strategic guidance & leadership, offering businesses a flexible & cost-effective way to access senior-level marketing expertise w/out the commitment of a F-T hire. —GAIO
April 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
What is a fractional CMO? A fractional CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) is a part-time, outsourced marketing executive who provides strategic guidance & leadership, offering businesses a flexible & cost-effective way to access senior-level marketing expertise w/out the commitment of a F-T hire. —GAIO
Some serious sourdoughnut fans in the West Bottoms this morning. The line went down the block and around the corner. Legit had to be like 1,000 people.
April 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Some serious sourdoughnut fans in the West Bottoms this morning. The line went down the block and around the corner. Legit had to be like 1,000 people.
Quick intro to my consulting practice, launched in 2020... Know a biz or org that needs a strategic brand or marketing refresh or overhaul? With a 15-year record of success, you can confidently recommend me for the job. See my work, learn more, or book a free consult here: linktr.ee/mscreativeso...
April 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Quick intro to my consulting practice, launched in 2020... Know a biz or org that needs a strategic brand or marketing refresh or overhaul? With a 15-year record of success, you can confidently recommend me for the job. See my work, learn more, or book a free consult here: linktr.ee/mscreativeso...
Discovered on Wednesday a neat microbrewery in Bonner Springs, KS, a half hour west of Kansas City. Great social spot with quality beers and BBQ. Enjoyed their winter warmer ale and Belgian tripel. 🍺🚴🏼 Ride bikes, drink beer, repeat.
April 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Discovered on Wednesday a neat microbrewery in Bonner Springs, KS, a half hour west of Kansas City. Great social spot with quality beers and BBQ. Enjoyed their winter warmer ale and Belgian tripel. 🍺🚴🏼 Ride bikes, drink beer, repeat.
Google to content owners & creators: Make sure your website content demonstrates EEAT. We’re grading you on it!
Also Google:
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April 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Google to content owners & creators: Make sure your website content demonstrates EEAT. We’re grading you on it!
Also Google:
Also Google:
I like the British version even better.
March 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I like the British version even better.
Today seems like a prime time to remind folks that bike riding, cycling infrastructure, and cycling/walking-centered development are far more economical, enjoyable, and sustainable than automobiles, car infra, and car-centered development.
March 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Today seems like a prime time to remind folks that bike riding, cycling infrastructure, and cycling/walking-centered development are far more economical, enjoyable, and sustainable than automobiles, car infra, and car-centered development.