Jane's Walk Phoenix - Latest Comments

Re: Why Jane Jacobs Rock – Blooming Rock’s Take on Jane’s Walk Phoenix

Jane's Walk Phoenix — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:12:33 -0000

No problem Taz. I'm glad I found a great new coordinator!

Re: Why Jane Jacobs Rock – Blooming Rock’s Take on Jane’s Walk Phoenix

Blooming Rock — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:20:53 -0000

Thanks for reposting this Yuri! Can't wait to be involved in Janes Walk 2012 in Phoenix! Thanks for leaving the Jane's Walk legacy here...

Re: Quick Take: New ideas must use old buildings

Yuri Artibise — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:31:49 -0000

Thanks for the comment and support Emme. I'm not sure I'm the best person to act as a mentor though. I'm a devotee of Jane Jacobs and enjoy sharing here wisdom, but that's about as far as my expertise goes in this area. I'm not too familiar with manufacturing or preserving buildings. Your best bet is to find a historic preservation office in your city and/ or state and see what resources and efforts are already being made and see if there are locals who can act as mentors.

Hope this helps!

Re: Quick Take: New ideas must use old buildings

Emme — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:10:05 -0000

I so agree Yuri, would you consider having an on line mentor forum for those individuals in communities around the USA, wanting to do the same thing?
I would love to manufacture my eco clothing lines and eco friendly products in the USA and turn old factories into new again, revitalize and rejuvenate communities, create jobs - especially now. Please let us know!

Re: Quick Take: New ideas must use old buildings

Asset Transfer Unit — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:49:34 -0000

Couldn't agree more - hence: http://www.theplacestation.org... (all welcome and encouraged to make use - no matter where they are in the world!). I would also tentatively suggest that old buildings need new ideas to facilitate their reanimation; I'm speaking in London tomorrow at http://www.newlondonarchitectu... and, you might also like: http://www.meanwhile.org.uk/ for a take on the temporary use of high street shops...

Re: Sites to See: Neil B. McGinnis Equipment Co. / Allis-Chalmers Showroom

Jane's Walk Phoenix — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:01:42 -0000

Glad to hear it Greg. I'm excited that the McGinnis building will be occupied. Even more so that it will be retail and the public will be able to check it out while they peruse your furniture.

Yuri

Re: Sites to See: Neil B. McGinnis Equipment Co. / Allis-Chalmers Showroom

Greg Hankerson — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:20:16 -0000

Great article Yuri! I am actually moving into this space this week and I am so excited to hear about the history of it! My company builds "Vintage Industrial" inspired furniture so I think it's a perfect fit for the building. You can find us at http://shop.retro.net

Re: JANE’S WALK – CALLE 16

Yuri Artibise — Fri, 06 May 2011 18:08:26 -0000

Thanks for the catch David. I've fixed the link.

Re: JANE’S WALK – CALLE 16

David Bickford — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:10:45 -0000

Answered my own question: 1524 E. McDowell Road
Use that address rather than the location shown after clicking the link in the post itself.

Re: JANE’S WALK – CALLE 16

David Bickford — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:08:24 -0000

The link for Way Cool Hair goes to a map of the area near the Burton Barr Library, which is the business' old location. Can you provide the exact address for Way Cool Hair's curent location?

Re: Jane Jacobs on the Importance of Public Transportation

Cap'n Transit — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:42:28 -0000

No, transit fares are not the biggest sprawl subsidy, "free" roads are.

Re: Jane Jacobs on the Importance of Public Transportation

Free Public Transit — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 07:46:06 -0000

Here is how to unscramble the "planning" egg. Sprawl exists because of subsidy. First, stop the subsidy. Transit fares exists to discourage use. This is the biggest sprawl subsidy. Remove the fares. Use buses. When the playing field is level, it will be obvious where to put the rail projects.

Re: Wanted: careful seeding

tonyfelicepr — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:52:38 -0000

That's my old hood, E. 40th and Madison Avenue. Brings back memories, this post. Thanks Yuri for sharing the work of this great lady.

Re: Focus

Jane's Walk Phoenix — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:05:39 -0000

Most of the original focal points downtown have been demolished and the city has not been (re)built with this concept in mind. I think that "Her Secret is Patience," the public art in Civic Space Park was intended to be a focal point, but it hasn't lived up to the hype... at least yet.

Re: Focus

Artur Ciesielski — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:44:46 -0000

What is or are the focal points in Phoenix? I can't think of any.

Re: What is Jane’s Walk?

Yuri Artibise — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:48:16 -0000

Thanks Leigh! Feel free to borrow any ideas you want! (BTW I lived in Ottawa for 7 years... small world!)

Re: What is Jane’s Walk?

Leigh Thorpe — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:34:46 -0000

Hi, JW Pheonix,

You've built an excellent website. We want to steal your ideas!

Leigh Thorpe
Jane's Walk Ottawa Organizing Committee
www.janeswalkottawa.ca

Re: Sign Up Here

Susan M. Warner — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:00:49 -0000

I plan on attending.

Re: Sign Up Here

Jane's Walk Phoenix — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:14:26 -0000

Great to hear, Gene!

Re: Sign Up Here

geneurban — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:55:45 -0000

I am back in town and excited to walk with Jane.

Re: Press Release

Blooming Rock — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:48:57 -0000

looking forward to this Yuri, great job in bringing this to Phoenix!

Re: Why Phoenix Needs Old Buildings

Brian — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:25:17 -0000

Between 1995 and '96 I used to go to rave parties in the "Icehouse" building and the nearby "Santa-Fe" warehouse downtown. They were the perfect party location because of the mystery and age. I noticed that an entire block or two has been demolished since I went to those parties, plus a huge parking garage has been built. Somehow the raw, underground vibe has been lost to some degree. I do hope that the old buildings can be saved.