Chuck D'Aprix
@chuckdaprix
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Downtown Revitalization Consultant/Speaker, Urbanist, Civic Entrepreneur, CDC Founder, Richmonder, Charrette Pro, Proud Husband, Dad to great dog and cat.
Richmond, VA
Joined February 2010
I love this quote from @paulgoldberger."Urbanism works when it creates a journey as desirable as the destination.".
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The quiet comeback of a century-old urban staple: the walkable corner store via @citylab.
bloomberg.com
Small-scale neighborhood retail is staging a post-Covid revival in many cities, thanks to a mix of zoning reforms, shopping trends and local incentives.
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The Plan to Save Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Skyscraper Isn’t Going as Planned
nytimes.com
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
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
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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Why Opening Grocery Stores Alone Doesn’t Solve Food Deserts
propublica.org
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
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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RT @Center4NewEcon: “…[T]he highest purpose of a #CommunityLandTrust has been in educating on the role of land in economics: an understandi….
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RT @berkie1: I really don’t understand how people who make signs like these expect anyone to take them seriously…
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RT @Boenau: Riding a bike as an adult in populated areas made me a better driver, especially when it came to opening my door after parking.….
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RT @Cobylefko: We can still build beautiful housing today, like these townhomes in Providence, RI. They don't need to be overly complex. J….
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RT @mnolangray: What four books have most influenced how you see the built environment? Here are mine:
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RVA FRIENDS---the Community Development Corporation I founded to revitalize a long-ignored commercial district in the Fulton neighborhood is hosting FULTON FEST tomorrow. Please come on out!!
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My firm Downtown Economics created an economic development plan for a neighborhood in Roanoke.
roanoke.com
An estimated $8 million in pandemic relief funding is set aside for the development of the neighborhood hub, to include a recreation center and space for small business owners.
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College Towns Need to Keep Growing to Thrive
governing.com
Future prosperity depends not only on local resources, but on size. Academic centers that don’t lure new residents are apt to fall behind.
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