Category: Uncategorized
-
Advocating Housing Policy: 2025 APA Congressional Fly In Recap
For two years now I’ve joined the American Planning Association in Washington D.C. to advocate for impactful housing policy at the federal level. Last year I felt out of my depth having never participated in our political system before. I wasn’t sure what to expect and instead was told to expect the unexpected–the meeting could…
Written by
·
-
The Sustainable Urban Design Handbook
Book Review The latest Booked on Planning episode features an in-depth discussion about sustainable urban design, focusing on Kaarin Knudson’s book, “The Sustainable Urban Design Handbook.” Kaarin, a prominent figure in urban design and the current mayor of Oregon’s second-largest city, shares her insights about creating more livable, equitable, and environmentally friendly communities. This conversation…
Written by
·
-
Minneapolis Music History
Minneapolis is home to famed musicians and sounds, from Bob Dylan and folk to Prince and The Minneapolis Sound to the punk rockers of the 1980s and 90s. A bus tour was created for the 2024 American Planning Association Conference to show the places that put Minneapolis music on the map. The tour brings to…
Written by
·
-
A Brief History of the U.S. Census Over the Years
Every ten years your home is mailed a questionnaire that by law you are required to fill out and return. This form asks a few simple questions about you and the members of your household and is known collectively as the census. This year, the 2020 Census, is the 23rd time we as a nation…
Written by
·
-
Island of Swallows
In preparation for an upcoming trip I thought I would research the history of Cozumel, a Mexican island off the coast of Playa del Carmen. My husband and I visited the island over 6 years ago, but only stayed for a few hours and took the ferry back to Playa del Carmen where we were…
Written by
·
-
The Role of Immigration in American Family Histories
I have been thinking a lot this week about my ancestry and where I came from. A while back I did the Ancestry DNA test to determine where I came from. I knew from tracing the lineage that I was Irish on my father’s side, but really had no idea on my moms. I heard…
Written by
·
-
A Victorian Christmas
The best time to go on a historic house tour is around the holidays because they are filled with elegant decorations common among the time period the house was first occupied. Not having had the chance to visit the Alexander Ramsey House in Saint Paul yet, I decided to book a Victorian Christmas tour of…
Written by
·
-
Exploring Jim Fiorentino’s Clock Collection Museum
Growing up, we had a grandfather clock that sat in our dining room. I was so fascinated with it, making up stories in my head that it was a magical portal to another world. I would make sure to keep it wound up to chime on time. My best friend and I even kept our…
Written by
·
-
Understanding Daylight Saving Time: History and Impacts
As tomorrow approaches, we anticipate the end to daylight saving time (yes that is correct, it is not savings) where we gain an extra hour of sleep and can stop going to work every morning in the dark. While I love one extra hour given each fall, I would gladly give it up to stay…
Written by
·
-
Exploring North Minneapolis: A Runner’s Journey Through Local Development
An increase in my weekend long run mileage meant I could journey farther into Minneapolis yesterday and take advantage of the gorgeous spring weather. I decided to use my 20 mile journey to venture into North Minneapolis, a neighborhood that has so much to offer, but is commonly disregarded because of high crime rates. After…
Written by
·
The Planning Lady 