“The Tampa that might have been”

[Grant Rimbey]

SDAT:

I’m now a contributor for Creative Loafing newspaper, here’s my first piece:

“The Tampa that might have been”

It's about well-known town planner John Nolen's previously unknown work in Tampa in 1924.

Cordially,

Grant Rimbey, CNU

[Taylor Ralph]

enjoyed reading the article, Grant. very interesting insight that holds true-from over 80 years ago.

[Grant Rimbey]

Thanks for the comment. Just goes to show that Tampa's land development industry problems are not recent.

[Taylor Ralph]

very true. where there is no plan, and little citizen involvement they can run wild!

saw a good show on PBS tonight-Blueprint America-Infrastructure. Great quote from Portland mayor: "we can make developers more money by building complete neighborhoods." Also good clips about transit, growth boundaries and land-use.

[Grant Rimbey]

Thanks, I haven't seen that, I'll see if I can track it down. There are several cities Tampa could learn from, Portland being one of the best.

[Taylor Ralph]

sorry, i should have posted link:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/blueprintamerica/reports/road-to-the-future...

[Grant Rimbey]

Thanks!

[Jason Downey]

Great story. Thanks for the knowledge.

[Grant Rimbey]

Thanks for the feedback.

[Adam Fritz]

could have been written today... great research grant!

[Grant Rimbey]

Thanks Adam.