The single-family home, disfavored by many Smart Growth advocates, is a key part of “The greatest real estate turnaround ever”, according to CNNMoney today. Charlotte Street was an apocalyptic nightmare version of urban life.Weed-choked, junk-filled lots flanked the three-block stretch. Burned out tenement buildings punctuated the sky, and abandoned cars littered the landscape.The street, like […]
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Video: Zoning Revisions Committee, 11/4/09
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 11/4/09 meeting of Northampton’s Zoning Revisions Committee. This video is 2 hours long and was recorded by Lachlan Ziegler. Concerned citizens are encouraged to attend the next meeting on November 12, 8pm in City Council Chambers (212 Main Street), where the ZRC will meet with the Planning […]
Ward 3: Your Next City Councilor, Angela Plassmann
Today’s Gazette reports: Angela D. Plassmann defeated incumbent Ward 3 City Councilor Robert C. Reckman Tuesday by 68 votes.Plassmann captured 576 votes to Reckman’s 508 votes, winning in both Ward 3 precincts. On her campaign website, Ms. Plassmann outlines her priorities as follows:As your Ward 3 City Councilor, I will represent your interests in these […]
Video: Zoning Revisions Committee, 10/28/09; Attract People to Infill Areas with Amenities
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 10/28/09 meeting of Northampton’s Zoning Revisions Committee. This video is 2 hours 1 minute long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. The next meeting will take place on November 4 in the Bridge Street School Cafeteria at 7:00pm. The 11/4 agenda includes:1. Public comment2. Subcommittee reports3. Planning for a public […]
Northampton Media: “Northampton’s Built Environment: Squandered Public Equity” by Tris Metcalfe, AIA
We are reprinting this 11/1/09 article by kind permission of Northampton Media. This material is presented for the purpose of voter education. NSNA does not endorse individual candidates for political office. [Article amended 11/3/09 by Mr. Metcalfe.] Northampton’s Built Environment: Squandered Public Equityby Tris Metcalfe, Massachusetts, #5393 Registered ArchitectI am an architect who has been […]
Northampton Media: “Angela Plassmann Issues Candidate Statement”
Northampton Media today posted a statement from Angela Plassmann, who is challenging incumbent Bob Reckman for the Ward 3 City Council seat. Here is the text of the statement. Dear Residents of Ward 3: I would like to take a moment to pause from the busy campaign schedule and share a few of my thoughts […]
Video: Bay State Village Forum for Mayoral Candidates, 10/21/09; Term Limits; North Street Condo Proposal
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 10/21/09 mayoral debate sponsored by Northampton’s Bay State Village Association. Tom McCusker moderated the debate between incumbent Clare Higgins and challenger Michael Bardsley. This video is 47 minutes long and was recorded by Lachlan Ziegler.Video highlight: Candidates discuss infill, sprawl, and protecting the interests of existing residents […]
Video: Mayoral Debate on Jobs, Business & The Economy, 10/21/09
This is a complete blip.tv video of the 10/21/09 Mayoral Debate on Jobs, Business & The Economy, sponsored by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce and the Daily Hampshire Gazette. The debate was moderated by Jim Foudy, publisher of the Gazette. This video is 1 hour 17 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen. Here is […]
Video: Mayoral Debate Sponsored by GREEN Northampton and WRSI, 10/20/09
Here is a complete blip.tv video of a 10/20/09 debate between mayoral candidates Clare Higgins and Michael Bardsley. This debate was sponsored by GREEN Northampton and WRSI, with a focus on environmental sustainability. The video is 1 hour 34 minutes long and was recorded by Lachlan Ziegler. Here is a preview circulated ahead of the debate […]
Video Highlights from the 10/19/09 Mayoral Debate: Wetlands, King Street, Infill and the BID
Here are selected highlights from the 10/19/09 mayoral debate between incumbent Clare Higgins and Michael Bardsley. Each clip is 3-4 minutes long. This debate was hosted by the Ward 3 Neighborhood Association. The original video of the complete debate was recorded by Mary Serreze of Northampton Media.Question: Talk about a mistake you have made and what […]