So what suburbs provide that coveted Metro vibe without actually living in the big city? Zillow and Yelp‘s ‘Cityness Index’ keeps a running list and their report placed Tempe, Arizona 10th. Not at all a bad showing, but being familiar with several of the other suburbs on this list I am confident that it should… Read More
Culture
Grand Canyon Celebrates 100 Years
More than one hundred years ago the Grand Canyon was officially protected by Teddy Roosevelt when he declared it a National Monument, and in my opinion it’s among the most amazing. After visiting in 1903, Teddy Roosevelt stated “Let this great wonder of nature remain as it now. You cannot improve on it. But what… Read More
Cyndi Lauper Says Sayonara to Stamford
I’ve been a big Cyndi Lauper fan since the mid 80’s. She is a true icon of Pop Culture with a genuine smile and a passionate humanitarian advocate. Her singular, wild-child style and her unique sound caught on instantly with the Army crowd I was stationed with in Germany back then, and over the years… Read More
Urban Land Institute Report: The Suburbs Are the New City
Urban Land Institute Report: The Suburbs Are the New City. Metropolitan areas were, for a long stretch, the ‘place to be’ for convenience, accessibility, and amenities. But suburban communities are growing at a remarkable rate. Does this indicate a shift in priorities? It could be that public transportation is spreading further from the city, and… Read More