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Archive for March, 2008

Subsidized Sprawl
Subsidized Sprawl
By Mark | March 30, 2008 | Feedback (16)
The infrastructure spending announcement in Windsor is good for our economy but it also says something about the cost of sprawl. Don't get me wrong, I'm not against the spending and its not that I want to look a gift ...
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Richard Florida on CBC's Sounds Like Canada
Richard Florida on CBC’s Sounds Like Canada
By Chris | March 28, 2008 | Feedback (1)
For those of you who don't listen to CBC radio (shame on you!) I thought I would fill you in on something you really shouldn't miss. This Monday, starting at 10:00 am, Shelagh Rogers will have Richard Florida on as ...
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Thursday's Perfect Arts Trifecta
Thursday’s Perfect Arts Trifecta
By Mark | March 28, 2008 | Feedback (3)
Yesterday was a late night for me as I had planned a perfect evening of arts My first stop was the Art Gallery to watch the WIFF Presentation of the film 'My Kid Could Paint That' along with a display of art from children from the Art ...
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Bike Racks and Music Show...
Bike Racks and Music Show…
By Chris | March 28, 2008 | Feedback (5)
A couple of quickies I thought SD readers may find interesting... The Tecumseh BIA has embarked on a very cool project, indeed. From their website... Bike Rack Sculptures, Look at it, Lock it. It's Art that Works February ...
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SAFETY COMES FIRST
SAFETY COMES FIRST
By Mark | March 28, 2008 | Feedback (5)
On Monday I was made aware of the newly released report on the mandatory closing time by the city for this Monday's council meeting. Here's the problem, the report again ignored repeated requests for input from the DWBIA, the ...
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Big-Box Adopting Urban Forms
Big-Box Adopting Urban Forms
By Chris | March 27, 2008 | Feedback (9)
I came across this post from the blog "Bird To The North" (check out our "links" section) a while ago, and with the recent focus on big-box development in Windsor thought it incredibly appropriate to ...
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Meet the IMPCC...
Meet the IMPCC…
By Chris | March 27, 2008 | Feedback (5)
While I was editing the footage from Tuesday nights council meeting, I heard time after time our administration talking about "sustainable" design guidelines and alluding to the fact that developments such as the proposed development at EC Row and Banwell fit within those design guidelines. Well, we're going to be looking ...
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ROOTS AND CULTURE
ROOTS AND CULTURE
By James | March 26, 2008 | Feedback (3)
Today, I'd like to open with a song. Working Man's Cafe Lyrics by Ray Davies Looking for the working man's cafe, in the shopping centre of the town. Looking for somewhere to fit in, in among the retail outlets. Bought a pair of new designer pants, where the fruit and veg man used to stand. Always ...
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