Museums are the Soul of a Community
Civil Thoughts Series, No. 9 The Saint Croix Courier (St. Stephen, NB), 143/29, B-16, 22 April 2008 St. Stephen styles itself Canada’s chocolate town. This, of course, derives from the long-standing...
View ArticleSan Antonio, Texas – The Economic Benefit of Urban Heritage Preservation
San Antonio, Texas, founded 300 years ago, has actively and successfully promoted urban restoration for some 90 years. The City has devised a modern strategic historic preservation plan that makes...
View ArticleEdmonton, Alberta – The City’s Infill Plan
Edmonton released its draft infill plan on June 2nd and invites commentary until June 23rd. This plan is to be presented to city council. I support infill, because it discourages sprawl and improves...
View ArticleMuseum of Vancouver
Saturday, 1 March 1997, 11:13 am, Vancouver, BC End of February; and the end of my acting executive directorship at the Vancouver Museum. A lot got accomplished, but it is with relief that I am glad...
View ArticleHeritage Demolition & the Betrayal of Community
Heritage History of the Old Town Hall, St. Stephen, New Brunswick The St. Stephen Post Office, which was used as Town Hall since 1965, was built in 1885-87, and is a National Historic Site of Canada....
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