Category Archives: Placemaking

Where All The Lights Should Be Bright: Part II

Posted on June 9, 2007 by

Economic development is a hot topic in Madison. In fact, the governor just named our fair town “Large Community of the Year” (um, that’s “large” in South Dakota terms—Madison’s population is 6,500!) primarily because of funds raised by the economic … Continue reading →

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Where All The Lights Should Be Bright

Posted on May 21, 2007 by

Mr. Prairie Roots has referred to some posts I have brewing about downtowns (especially small towns’ downtowns) and how vital they are to communities. First, though, I’ll talk about this place, the old Masonic Temple, most commonly known around town … Continue reading →

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And the Winner Is…

Posted on May 1, 2007 by

…not me. I’m not the grand prize winner of the Go Green on Gather Contest (read the winning entry here). Alas. As a finalist, however, I do have $100 in trees from the Arbor Day Foundation coming to me. Good … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought

Posted on April 25, 2007 by

In a recent article for Books and Culture, Bill McKibben mentions a couple of the reasons I like farmers markets. They’re good for building community and positively impact the local economy. . . . the deepest questions about postmodern food … Continue reading →

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Finalist!

Posted on April 24, 2007 by

I’m one of five finalists in the Go Green on Gather writing contest! My entry, “Practicing Permanence,” is the featured piece for the Living A Sustainable Life group all day today. The grand prize winner will be announced May 1. … Continue reading →

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