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We cover artists, art exhibits, performances, public art, and inspiring neighborhoods across the DC area; specifically, the Gateway Arts District.
Lead by Justin Fair, with guest posts by great folks active in their local arts community: Mia, Shahla, Allita, Yolonda, Cheryl, Alona, Tom, and the list continues.
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Category Archives: Arts-Design-Planning
Crossing the Gateway
This article has been featured on Pink Line Project’s “Pink Noise”Arts Blog, where I now blog once a week!: Two clichés: 1) One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. 2) The best things come to those who wait. What do … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Arts-Design-Planning, Features: Cool Spaces
Tagged artdc Gallery, Brentwood Arts Exchange, Busboys and Poets, Flux Studios, Franklin’s Restaurant, Gateway Arts Center, Gateway Arts District, GLUT Food Co-Op, Joe's Movement Emporium, PGAAMCC, Pink Line Project, Washington Glass School
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Why the Gateway Arts District Needs Signage #gatewayarts
So I stumbled across a blog post today telling me that DC has smart growth banners on light poles along Penn Quarter as part of the Urban Forest Project, basically saying ‘Plant a tree – Be active, create our community’ … Continue reading
Cool Chairs
Not only have I just uploaded photos for but also here are some cool chairs!!! Also uploaded onto Flickr!
Posted in Archive, Arts-Design-Planning, Features: Cool Spaces, Travels, Feelings, and Finds
Tagged Decorative, Design
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SO YOUR CITY IS DESTROYED
Today I dedicated some of my time to digging through e-mails, and came across Rebuilding Together New Orleans‘s monthly newsletter. This month, they released their How to Rebuild a City: Field Guide From a Work in Progress for $20 at amazon.com, and … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Arts-Design-Planning, Travels, Feelings, and Finds
Tagged Green Design, New Orleans, Philosophies, Revitalization, RTNO
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"happiness is…. living things"
Ever since my trip to New York to visit my grandma for Passover, I’ve been fueled to garden and revitalize my home with plants, color, and the things I love that describe me and my friends. I blogged about when … Continue reading
Posted in Arts-Design-Planning, Travels, Feelings, and Finds
Tagged Decorative, Green Design, Philosophies, Quotes
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Where do you like to get your work done?
On rainy-humid days like these, I find myself wondering where’s the dream-spot for me to get work done? Should I be at Riggio Design getting work done? Do I miss the old DSAG space? Should I be at UMD McKeldin … Continue reading
Revitalizing Columbia
While at Columbia Town Ctr, I came across this neat wall poster–advocating different neighbors with new technologies and implementations for a growing suburban area. At the bottom in small font is http://www.downtowncolumbiamd.com, which tells me this poster (without reading material … Continue reading
Happening Now: A More Sustainable DC #sustainabledc
I’m currently at the National Building Museum, waiting for Jan Gehl’s lecture to begin. The subject: How to make DC a more sustainable city–how to revitalize the nation’s capital. Oh boy! Reminds me of planning class, can’t wait for it … Continue reading
Posted in Arts-Design-Planning, Happenings: Happening Now
Tagged DC, Judiciary Square, Planning
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National Public Broadcasting Archives at UMD Hornbake Library
Located on the 3rd floor of Hornbake Library at UMD, there lies a magical resource of auditory and visual treasures…the National Public Broadcasting Archives. Aside from the huge amount of resources the UM System of Libraries has, this facility features … Continue reading
Baltimore's Red Line
My brother Jason works as part of a program the City of Baltimore has started to provide creativity and better functionality for Baltimore’s upcoming Red Line. Please read the article, there’s a lot of good juice here! On the Line … Continue reading
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