Tag: #theplacesofsensechoronicles
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Cumberland, Maryland, and a Curious Case of Morris Lapidus
Recently, I had the privilege of working in Cumberland, Maryland this past year. Cumberland is not just any place – it has a history extending to the French and Indian War, where a young George Washington made a name for himself as an officer in the British army. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains in the…
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Readings – Killing Greektown
A month ago, or so, I missed out on participating in a work-related book club discussion session organized by one of my colleagues – as usual, I had a project deadline to meet. I hated to miss it since the subject of discussion was the book, How to Kill a City: Gentrification, Inequality, and the…
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Happenings
It has certainly been a while. Yes, too long. Why no writing? Why the lengthy intermission? What’s been going on? My closest friends and colleagues know the reason and I might as well as confess – and no surprise, really – I’ve been exceptionally busy with work travels and projects these last many, many months.…
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Introducing the Chronicles
Historic places provide windows and visual reminders to our collective past. They provide our identity, as well as comfort and reassurance, especially in vulnerable and unfamiliar times. As is often said, historic buildings and communities offer a sense of place — perhaps an emotional connection that is difficult to describe, or a feeling of well-being…