Prescott 2050

Creating a successful town square

Everybody seems to enjoy the town square.  Here is how we might be able to keep it.  Go to:
http://pps.org/squares/info/squares_articles/squares_principles

Useful article on Urban living

Here is an article on Urban living that was taken from the Wall Street Journal on 6/19 and sent to me from Nancy Maurer.

Suburbs a Mile Too Far for Some
by Jonathan Karp
Thursday, June 19, 2008provided by
Demographic Changes, High Gasoline Prices May Hasten Demand for Urban Living
Abandoning grueling freeway commutes and the ennui of San Fernando Valley suburbs, Mike Boseman recently found residential refuge in this Southern California city. His apartment building straddles a light-rail line, which the 25-year-old insurance broker rides to and from work …

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The Importance of Place

NPR ran a story on the importance of place when we make important decisions about work and family. Richard Florida wrote a book, Who’s your city, and points out that selecting a place to live is very important to each person.  He describes many of the major ‘corridors’ that Grady Gammage talked about and how each may offer select communities.  He described how Portland Oregon can grow but in a controlled way that protects its ambiance.  Take a look at:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91698233 and find more details and the interview.  Florida has a website to help someone find a …

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