Hello! If you’re here because of being invited at the “Longing for the City” talk Wednesday night, welcome! I’ll post lists of recommended books and resources on this Web site as time permits. Plus, if you have recommendations, please leave a comment here. Thanks for coming!
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‘Longing for the City’
by Jon Swerens on November 11, 2009, in Architecture, Books, Downtown, Events
Urban design professor to speak in Fort Wayne
by Jon Swerens on April 2, 2008, in Architecture, Events, Urbanism
(Jon) If you are interested in city, culture and church, then this lecture later this month is essential listening. Here’s a shortened version of the press release: Notre Dame professor Philip Bess will present a lecture and panel discussion about urban design and sustainable development in Fort Wayne. The event will be 6 p.m. April [...]
Former Honolulu mayor to speak on cities of the future
by Jon Swerens on March 6, 2008, in Culture, Events, Philosophy, Urbanism
Andy Mitchell of Martin Riley Architects and AB417 brings news of what sounds like a fascinating lecture coming to town in a couple of weeks: “(It) will occur in Fort Wayne on March 17th from 4:30-6:00 pm. Jeremy Harris, recent Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii will be at the auditorium at [...]
Packed houses
by Jon Swerens on December 9, 2007, in Downtown, Events, West Central
Congratulations to Castle Gallery and The History Center for hosting wildly successful downtown/West Central events over the weekend. Castle Gallery was packed Friday night for its Holiday Show and Artist Reception. The house was packed with well-wishers from door to roof. The building must be seen to be believed. If you go, be sure to [...]
This weekend: Castle Gallery, Festival of Gingerbread
by Jon Swerens on December 7, 2007, in Culture, Downtown, Events, Uncategorized
Here are a couple of city happenings of note this weekend: Artist reception in West Central Castle Gallery is presenting its free holiday show artist reception today from 5-10 p.m. Art by 21 artists will be represented, and I’m told maybe 16 of the artists will be in attendance. Hors d’oerves by Joseph Decuis will [...]
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