This is kinda weird but I tend to understand History better through the context of Chinese Astrology. @_ ..read more

Keeping more of than an ear out on this development. Studied Russian in high school and college and spent three weeks in the USSR summer of 1988. Four of those days were in Kiev, now Kyiv. This is not good and certainly hope the US stays out of the direct line of fire. On the other hand, what is the proper and ethical response of nations looking from the outside at an invasion of a sovereign country? Certainly is not the only one that has occurred in the lifetime of the US which has chosen... Read more ..read more

We have a city owned industrial park and have tossed around the idea of doing a spec industrial building on of the properties. Does anyone have any information on the size of these builds, if and how more EDOs are starting to use spec builds, etc ..read more

I see this a lot... Spain - red Madrid - black France - blue Switzerland - brown Italy - cream/red Uzbekistan - sky blue These colors give the respective countries some sort of vibe/feels to them. These colors romanticize the countries ..read more

This one's for you RJ This is the chance for Cyburban wine drinkers, aficionados and booze hounds alike, to discus wine. Tell us about your favorites, relay the news of a good wine find or just tell wine related stories. This is our new place in the urban web for all things relating to the fruit of the vine. That is, if the mods think it’s appropriate. AIB: Richmond Jake said: This trend, too, will pass, IMHO. Cabernet and chardonnay only for this planner (but I never rule out a spicy sauvignon... Click to expand... Read more ..read more

Does anybody have a good example of an RFP looking for a development partner to help implement a master plan on city-owned property? I've got a decent first draft but I'd be curious if anyone had something they really liked they'd be willing to share. Thanks ..read more

I do think he sometimes thinks he gets away with things... but not entering hallowed ground. Not this time. Congratulations to someone who leads by example. Who uses his power for good and not evil. Who isn't afraid to cry during the ending scene of Breakfast Club. It is late, but it isn't too late. Congrats ..read more

Historic Preservation Program Manager CITY OF PORTLAND, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT Portland, ME United States Who We Are The City of Portland’s Historic Preservation program is a part of the Planning and Urban Development Department, which promotes and plans for the future vitality, livability, and prosperity of one of the most dynamic cities in the northeast. The Department’s work involves overseeing and directing all planning and urban development activities including... Read more ..read more

We're busting at the seams and have finally convinced the powers that be that we need more space and a better layout. Right now every file room, storage room, copy room, or closet has someone on it. My office has all of our files stacked on shelving in boxes. We're an office of six right now (director, asst. director, planner, planning tech, historic/CDBG person, and ADA. I'm planning space for at least three additional fulltime positions. I know I want a nice conference room for... Read more ..read more

It's that Time of Year Again Just looked and saw that it is time for the 2nd Annual Haiku Contest. Last year's winner was Dan, maybe he and Chet(the instigator) can compile the finalists for this year. Just remember 5-7-5 Here is my first shot. Farewell to a Cyburbanite Amish Sin City Drawing towns on paper sheets Good Bye Stardarcy ..read more