Writing About Place With Naomi Kritzer
Sherry Johnson sits down with author Naomi Kritzer to talk about her process of incorporating a sense of place into her works.
Author: Sherry Johnson
Weed: From Law to Implementation
Weed was legalized years ago, so why aren’t many products available? Let’s dive into the long process of implementing new state laws.
Mixed-Use Housing: Why Is It So Hard?
Mixed-use housing has a ton of benefits, so why don’t we see it more often? Let’s dive into the challenges.
Right on Track: Accessibility in State Parks
The Minnesota DNR has acquired powered wheelchairs with tank treads to increase accessibility of hiking trails at several state parks!
How City Policy Gets Made With Kathy Lantry & Amy Brendmoen
Kathy Lantry and Amy Brendmoen look back on their time on the St. Paul City Council and how things have changed over the years.
Zoning Constraints and Mixed-Use Corridors: A Conversation With Spencer Miller-Johnson
A St. Paul city planner helps us unpack the East Grand Avenue Overlay District Study!
Ten Active Transportation Trends to Watch in 2024: Lessons from Mpact
After hosting a workshop where participants identified trends in active transportation, our writer predicts what to watch for in 2024 and beyond.
The ReConnect Rondo Land Bridge Vision
What to do with an urban highway that destroyed a community 60 years ago? ReConnect Rondo wants to put a land bridge over it.
Spreadsheets vs. Intuition: How to Choose a Neighborhood
How do you choose a neighborhood to move to? Ian and Tim took very different approaches; did they both end up in places they like?
How Engaging With Stories Can Help Us Reclaim Local Power
We used storytelling as an engagement tool to make sense of the decline of St. Paul’s fancy-schmanciest shopping street. Could it inform work in other places, too?