Amazing Street Reclamation in Wodonga, Victoria
David Engwicht is truly a magician, as this excellent Streetfilm by Clarence Eckerson Jr. demonstrates. If you’re never seen him speak before—he’s quite good and very entertaining. I guarantee you’ve never seen anything like him and probably never will again. In a good way! Wodonga, Victoria in Australia, is just across the Murray River from Albury, New South Wales....
Read MoreDay 25: Millennium Park’s Crown Fountain – Chicago, IL
Chicago is right up there with San Francisco as my two favorite cities in the US. And it’s not just because I grew up in Illinois and am a die-hard Chicago sports fan. Chicago is a major, world-class city right in the heart of the Midwest. There is almost nothing Midwest about the city, except for the attitudes of the people. The skyline is spectacular and sophisticated, and far exceeds...
Read MoreDay 11: Centennial Olympic Park – Atlanta, GA
Today, we head to the South to the land synonymous with sprawl—Atlanta, Georgia. I shot this photo in Centennial Olympic Park last year. I love fountains and water features, and I found this one enjoyable—even on a blustery and chilly day. Overall, while the park has some great features, I feel pales in comparison to Olympic Park in Sydney, Australia. To be fair, Atlanta’s park...
Read MoreDay 10: Dodge Fountain – Detroit, MI
In keeping with the Midwestern theme, today we visit Detroit. Yes, Detroit. Probably not a place you’d expect to be high on the walkability radar—and you’re right about that—-but there are a few things worth seeing. Pictured here is the Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza downtown. The angle is a bit tricky on this fountain. I didn’t have a lot of time to shoot...
Read MoreWhat is a Walkable Neighborhood: The Epiphany
When Eric invited me to become part of the Walkable Neighborhood network, I was honored, and when he asked me to write some articles, I was, again, honored. Then I sat down at the computer and … nothing. I was haunted by the same question, “what is a walkable neighborhood?� Of course there are the “rules� that determine a walkable neighborhood. However, living in...
Read MorePhotos from the 2006 Chalk It Up Festival in Midtown Sacramento
Each year, Sacramento hosts a Chalk It Up festival over Labor Day weekend in Midtown’s Fremont Park. The festival is located in my neighborhood, and sounds of the local musicians naturally lure you out of your dwelling to check out the fine artwork from local artists. The artwork was simply amazing again this year, and I shot several photos. I caught one of the local artists, Dawn...
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