@chuckdaprix

Downtown Revitalization Consultant/Speaker, Urbanist, Civic Entrepreneur, CDC Founder, Richmonder, Charrette Pro, Proud Husband, Dad to great dog and cat.

 Richmond, VA
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Joined February 2010
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Meet the man quietly helping reshape Richmond's Fulton axios.com/local/richmond/202…

Meet the man quietly helping reshape Richmond's Fulton

His mantra is simple: "Why not here?"

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I appreciate the kind article…but it is not about me, but about the good work being done about Innovate Fulton. Meet the man quietly helping reshape Richmond's Fulton axios.com/local/richmond/202…

Meet the man quietly helping reshape Richmond's Fulton

His mantra is simple: "Why not here?"

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New Data Proves Small ‘Maker Businesses’ Can Revitalize Downtowns nextcity.org/urbanist-news/n…

New Data Proves Small ‘Maker Businesses’ Can Revitalize Downtowns

Op-ed: A recent survey of main street small businesses shows how small-scale manufacturers can help keep dollars in the local economy.

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Andy Boenau
@BoenauFeb 2
Car dependency is so normalized that people can't imagine a family being able to save 100k over a decade by going from 3 cars to 2. Even talking about it makes people hysterical. Before you squawk at me, look up the numbers.
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M. Nolan Gray 🥑
@mnolangrayFeb 3
Worse yet, this sort of suburban American neighborhood is nearly always governed by an HOA board comprised of your most psychotic neighbors, to whom you are legally obliged to pay dues.
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@2024dionFeb 3
I went jogging this morning in one of those treeless snout house subdivisions in suburban Oklahoma. This is what urbanists picture when they talk about how bland the suburbs can be
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A boy and his dog…Morty is a ham( or am I the ham?)
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If You Want to Win, You’ve Got to Fight: A Guide to Effective Transportation Advocacy

Join us for a conversation inspired by transportation advocate Carter Lavin’s new book. With insights from more than 100 initiatives, Carter will share practical tools and strategies to help you...

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The Harlem Playground Co-Designed by Public Housing Residents

Participatory budgeting and co-design brought a multisensory play space to Harlem’s Polo Grounds.

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Where Artists Are Taking Over Vacant Storefronts

Florida’s Zero Empty Spaces is a win-win solution where artists are connected with spaces in otherwise vacant spots. The result: bolstered careers and activated unused space.

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The quiet comeback of a century-old urban staple: the walkable corner store bloomberg.com/news/features/… via @citylab
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The Plan to Save Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Skyscraper Isn’t Going as Planned nytimes.com/2024/09/30/arts/…

The Plan to Save Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Skyscraper Isn’t Going as Planned (Published 2024)

Less than two years ago, the building was thought to have been rescued from financial woes. Now the new owners have it on the auction block and some Wright-designed furnishings have already been sold.

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An artist is on a mission to paint 50 murals in 50 small towns, and it’s changing way more than ... strongtowns.org/journal/2024…

50 Murals in 50 Small Towns: How Public Art Can Revive Communities

An artist is on a mission to paint 50 murals in 50 small towns, and it’s changing way more than just blank walls. Cheyenne Renee's project is sparking conversations, connecting communities and...

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Hosting events can be a powerful force for building community and making more productive use of space. The ... strongtowns.org/journal/2024…

Activating Community Spaces Through Events and Positive Habits

Hosting events can be a powerful force for building community and making more productive use of space. The frequency and types of events can impact their effectiveness, so here's how to make the most...

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How Should Cities Use the Land Freed Up By Highway Removal?

Op-ed: Highway removal isn’t a silver bullet. But when done right, it can offer cities something rare and precious: empty land and a fresh start.

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Why Opening Grocery Stores Alone Doesn’t Solve Food Deserts propublica.org/article/food-…

The Government Spends Millions to Open Grocery Stores in Food Deserts. The Real Test Is Their...

The community of Cairo, Illinois, once a food desert, welcomed its new market last year with balloons and cheers. But the store is struggling — exposing problems with the programs set up to help.

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I’m the Mayor of St. Paul. Here’s How Our City Is Erasing $100 Million in Medical Debt. nextcity.org/urbanist-news/m…

I’m the Mayor of St. Paul. Here’s How Our City Is Erasing $100 Million in Medical Debt.

Op-ed: More and more local governments are using federal funds to relieve residents’ medical debt. It’s a simple, straightforward way to meet our communities’ needs.

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It was great to see @clmarohn of STRONG TOWNS last evening here in Richmond. He spoke with passion about his new book, ESCAPING THE HOUSING TRAP. Chuck Marohn and STRONG TOWNS are a gift to cities and towns.
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“…[T]he highest purpose of a #CommunityLandTrust has been in educating on the role of land in economics: an understanding that land should not be treated as a commodity, but as ‘a community to which we all belong,’ to quote Aldo Leopold.” — @SusanWitt centerforneweconomics.org/ne…
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Jonathan Berk
@berkie121 Dec 2023
I really don’t understand how people who make signs like these expect anyone to take them seriously…
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