Knox Street in Dallas, Texas repeats the same design on either side of the light pole. At one level it makes the brand colors, logo, and social channels more prominent. At another level it is a missed opportunity to have a more design driven treatment with different content, colors, or messaging on either side of … Read more
Klyde Warren Park view from across the Woodall Rodgers Freeway. The prominent, 20-story glass skyscraper towering in the center background is the PwC Tower at Park District located at 2121 North Pearl Street. Opened in 2018, it serves as a premier Class A office anchor for the Uptown and Arts District submarkets. The green, tree-lined … Read more
GRAYSON COUNTYIN THE MAINSTREAM OF TEXAS HISTORY FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY, THIS AREA WAS, IN 1837, THE SITE OF COLONEL HOLLAND COFFEE’S TRADING POST, A LANDMARK STRUCTURE AT THE PRESTON BEND CROSSING OF THE RED RIVER. IT WAS A FOCAL POINT, BEGINNING IN 1842, FOR SETTLERS OF THE IMPORTANT PETERS’ COLONY. IN 1846 THE … Read more
The National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe is located at 2215 Ross Ave, Dallas, Texas. Designed in the High Gothic Revival style by renowned architect Nicholas J. Clayton in 1902, this red-brick and sandstone Gothic Revival landmark stands in the heart of the downtown Dallas Arts District. The cathedral is flanked by modern … Read more
Cleveland Plaza is a level of architectural intervention unusual for an older building. The canopy on steel and reinforced concrete armature gives a neat hat atop this structure. I was fortunate to get a peek into St. Michaels church down the block. The stained glass, while narrow and compact, had themes and coloration that made … Read more
Toms River proudly displays how they are one of approximately two dozen Main Street New Jersey communities in the state on the entry signage to their downtown. As the county seat for Ocean County there is a preponderance of offices here for the county, the Municipality, various organizations, and many lawyers. A small entertainment and … Read more
Earlier we shared our story from arriving in Birmingham through the close of the Opening Plenary on Day 1. This post will cover the time after the Opening Plenary on Monday and before leaving Tuesday afternoon. A full day of programming was available Monday afternoon. I started by heading my way to the Shuttlesworth Screening. … Read more
Over the past decade I have attended every in person Main Street Now conference. Through that experience I have developed both expectations and an appreciation for the unique strengths and lessons that each host city has to offer. Birmingham was no exception. In a post spanning two parts I will share about my experience with … Read more
Recently Terminal A in Newark, NJ, was named the best new terminal in the world. Almost immediately upon arriving it was apparent why. Great thought went into designing an environment worthy of the travel experience. From the way finding, to seating, to public art, and retail mix with many local businesses – comfort of travelers … Read more
Bell labs is wrapped in reflective glass, with six floors and two million square feet of interior space set on a campus of 473 acres. The Master Plan was completed by Sasaki, Walker and Associates. The design was meant to encourage employees to develop a strong community and foster collaboration. The large open spaces and … Read more