This article from the New York Times in September 2010 takes a look at an urban pioneer who bought a property on the Upper West Side at a time where the area was overwrought with demolitions, drugs and decay. It is quite inspiring for the Newburgh Urban Pioneer. Here are some of the best parts, [...]
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Crime to Sublime
A few days ago I mentioned that I will be sharing some articles I’ve been looking at that show the redevelopment of urban neighborhoods. There was this intriguing article on Clinton Hill in the Daily News. Here are some points that I find are interesting when you look back at the neighborhoods transformation. “A gritty [...]

Trashy to Trendy
I read quite a lot of news and a lot of blogs. From the bit of reading I do, it seems that there is a rekindled sense worldwide that historic cities and towns deserve attention. The trashy is now becoming trendy. Interior design magazines and blogs are filled with people restoring commercial and residential spaces [...]
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