…no, it’s not one of these mixers, although it may be the more familiar variety during construction season. It’s one of those FUN MIXERS, where you can meet and greet your downtown neighbors and fellow lovers of downtown Northfield…free food, cash bar, plenty of socializing and stimulating conversation, hear the latest news, get motivated toContinue reading “Downtown Mixer, Thursday After Work”
Category Archives: Neighborhood Atmosphere
Arts and Economic Development after Natural Disasters
Economic development can be undermined by a variety of natural disasters, including high winds, high water, bad plans, worse implementation, autocratic administrators or listless leaders. I have always had an interest in these types of events, because I truly believe that we can learn from history. As you know from previous blog entries, I amContinue reading “Arts and Economic Development after Natural Disasters”
Mourning the Death of a Good Idea
About a year ago, the City Council, on a 5-2 vote, overruled the Planning Commission, which had voted 6-1 to allow the owner of The Cow and Chapati to open an upscale Italian restaurant on the coner of Division and Woodley. I was up in The Cities on business last week and happened by theContinue reading “Mourning the Death of a Good Idea”
Shelter from the Storm
Goodbye Blue Monday offered a bit of cozy community with the warm glow of its cool lighting and hot beverages adding extra cheer to the stimulating conversations as the world outside thundered, lightninged and drizzled early Sunday morning.