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WMATA is pathetic: of course it belongs to "the public"

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

In college in the early 1980s, the University of Michigan repositioned its focus on fundraising (what universities call "development") in part by hiring a top development official from Stanford, creating a new campaign, etc.--the the University has successful raised billions since.

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Third place issues

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

You're with people, but alone. -- " Outdoor library book sale as an opportunity for "social bridging"/triangulation ," 2022 Salt Lake backyard concerts. s As You Are bar issues fundraising appeal to prevent closure ," Washington Blade. That you can have a cool space, even if the exterior is dull. There are two problems. Photo: " D.C.’s

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning, Part Six | Art(s) in the Park(s) as a comprehensive program

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Plein Air for the Park is a fundraiser for Grand Teton National Park, where professional artists paint a park scene, and the paintings are sold (" Plein Air in Grand Teton National Park ," Homestead Magazine ). Photo of Lollapalooza 2022. Maybe as part of a competition. Many programs. Destination events and problems.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning, Part Six | Art(s) in the Park(s) as a comprehensive program

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Plein Air for the Park is a fundraiser for Grand Teton National Park, where professional artists paint a park scene, and the paintings are sold (" Plein Air in Grand Teton National Park ," Homestead Magazine ). Photo of Lollapalooza 2022. Maybe as part of a competition. Many programs. Destination events and problems.