Transit Challenges … and Opportunities
by PCJ Editor Wayne Senville, reporting from Saratoga Springs, New York I’m at the annual conference of AMPO, the Association of MPOs. For those of you not in the know, “MPO” stands for Metropolitan Planning…
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Reflections on Portland: Nature in the City & Water
After spending ten days in Portland, Oregon, PlannersWeb Editor Wayne Senville reflects on nature in the city and the role of water. More reflections from Senville over the next few days….
Preservation or Demolition?
by PCJ Editor Wayne Senville, reporting from Detroit, Michigan Old postcard view of Detroit’s Michigan Central Railroad Station & Tower. For several generations it was one of the iconic images of Detroit: the majestic Michigan…
Worth a Look: Discussion on LinkedIn of Della Rucker’s Last PlannersWeb Column
Note from PlannersWeb Editor Wayne Senville: I want to encourage you to check out our PlannersWeb group page on LinkedIn. Right now, there’s a lively discussion of Della Rucker’s most recent PlannersWeb column, What Does…
Planning for Historic Preservation
…the following articles: Historic Preservation Is Smart Growth, by Donovan Rypkema Historic Preservation Ordinances: Frequently Asked Questions, by Julia Miller, Esq. Preservation Takes Center Stage, by Wayne Senville Preservation Boosts Local Economies, by Edward McMahon…
“Tactical Urbanism” or Public Vandalism?
…years under the terms “guerrilla urbanism,” “city repair,” or “do-it-yourself “DIY” Urbanism.” In fact, you may have read about city repair in a post this past summer by PlannersWeb Editor Wayne Senville, “Can Intersections Lead…
Can Intersections Lead to Stronger Neighborhoods & Empowered Residents?
…Wayne Senville: Some photos I took while visiting Portland’s Sellwood neighborhood to see the original intersection repair — called “Share-It Square” (a play on both the name of the intersection: 9th & SE Sherret Street…
A Vermont perspective on billboard control
From PCJ Editor Wayne Senville: We’ve posted responses from both the Outdoor Advertising Association of America and Scenic America to Ed McMahon’s article, “Billboards: The Case for Control.” I hope you’ll read these, as well…
The Human Squirrels of Brunswick, Maine
Fort Andross in Brunswick, Maine. All photos in this post by Wayne Senville unless otherwise noted. Brunswick, Maine (population just over 20,000) has a wonderful downtown — stretching about ten blocks between historic Fort Andross…
Getting the Planning Commission to Know the Community (and its issues) Better
From PCJ Editor Wayne Senville: Does the title of this post sound like an oxymoron to you? Aren’t planning commissioners appointed in large part because they are individuals who have been active in the community…
Preservation Can Be Inspiring — This Month (and Every Month)
…are special tours, community projects, public exhibitions and lectures, building craft demonstrations, awards ceremonies and, of course, lots of festive parties. Boston’s many historic sites are indeed cause for celebration! photo by Wayne Senville One…
Planning Commissioners Roundtable Discussion
PCJ Editor Wayne Senville holds a roundtable discussion with six planning commissioners from across the country….
Email to City Councilors of South Burlington, VT
Please have the City stop using the X social media platform Wayne Senville <wsenville@gmail.com> to tbarritt, achalnick, mscanlan, lsmith, efitzgerald, jbaker Dear City Council Members, As a South Burlington resident I’m troubled that the…
