Legacy Narrative

01/25/2023

After a year of advocacy, the Hessler community was not happy with the process or the results. But at least it’s not a micro-apartment and the building has potential for occupants to participate in life on Hessler. Much more to be said and done.

After years of objections from neighbors and multiple redesigns, a proposed six-unit apartment building has received approval from the Cleveland Landmarks Commission.

06/24/2019

No, really? It only took a decade. 🤣

New study estimates Cuyahoga Land Bank's economic impact from 10 years of activity at $1.43 billion, due mostly to its demolition program. Now, the nonprofit is preparing to pivot to focus more on property rehabilitation and development.

05/28/2019

Time published a wonderful pro-Preservation article about Pei’s contribution to an integrated renewal project in Chicago.

02/11/2019

Augmented reality wearable technology has been a tough market to break into. Pokemon Go demonstrated widespread appeal is possible on a mobile device, but nobody has cracked the code for AR on smartglasses. Following a lackluster response to Google Glass, Magic Leap and Snap Spectacles, AR wearables...

10/23/2018

The extreme heat has exposed a 300-year-old secret at one of the UK's most recognisable stately homes.

10/17/2018

A gorgeous view from
Clinton, Iowa.

09/29/2018

It’s the best kind of voting time...Main Street!

04/13/2018

What do dystopian cities in cinema and preservation have in common? Tune in 11am this Sunday for a FB Live session with Jessica Wobig to find out.

04/11/2018

Interested in FB Live chats about preservation topics, including contemporary technology, book reviews, or career advice, but it just doesn’t exist? Starting Sunday, April 15th at 11 am EST, every second Sunday you can find yours truly in your feed discussing amazing places worth saving and more. Comment below with requests or suggestions.

02/26/2018

Maybe throw some bones toward our underfunded public transportation?

The California-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) and the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) announced Monday that they had raised $1.2 million for a feasibility...