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Christopher Vela
  • 32, Male
  • Ybor City, Tampa, Florida
  • United States
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Great to hear nice work Chris!
June 3
Oh, Snowdogg is alive and kicking...just trying to make connections (now, officially unemployed!!). Good news and bad news, eh?? But now I got some free time to focus on our community. I am really happy about the park...I am very grateful for you ...
June 1
where is snowdogg??
May 29
thanks for everything Chris! hang in there!
May 29

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Great news!! Kiley Gardens update!!

Some may have been wondering about this city landscape architecture. There is very promising news, use the link below.

http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/politicalwhore/2009/05/28/back-to-the-garden-kiley-revisited/

Posted on May 28, 2009 at 10:22am — 4 Comments

Christopher Vela

Saturday 1/10, Lights on Tampa

From: http://www.lightsontampa.org/

Beginning Saturday, January 10th at 5:30 p.m., downtown Tampa will be transformed through five outdoor public art installations created by major contemporary artists. So grab your walking shoes and experience Lights On Tampa! Maps will be made available at the event, but you may also download a map here. Along the way, you'll be able to grab a quick bite from a food vendor and listen to some engaging music. Numerous local eateries and pubs will also be open f… Continue

Posted on January 5, 2009 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Christopher Vela

(3) Minutes. Ready? Set? Speak!

Things that can happen in (3) minutes:

-Enough time to listen to one of the few '3 minute hits' by The Beatles.

-Edit AutoCAD drawings under the line (ha, ha) of fire. CAD monkeys unite!!

-Inhale my breakfast, well, I mean sip.

-Make some microwave popcorn.

-Enough time for this guy to eat 2 big macs:



And o… Continue

Posted on December 17, 2008 at 10:47am — 2 Comments

Christopher Vela

Grrrr....Florida Avenue

Living near downtown, a frequent to Ybor and Central City, I noticed this past week Florida Avenue was repaved. And, under that old asphalt, one could see well intact brick pavers. At first I was excited about this brick coming back because it would be a low-cost solution to make the streetscape look better and, brick streets, slows down traffic. And this is important as with most one-way avenues, drivers hustle faster than two-way avenues/streets, we see this all the time. With brick being more… Continue

Posted on November 21, 2008 at 11:02am — 1 Comment

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At 10:49am on September 17, 2009, Adam Fritz said…
Vela! hey I got my students to come down and see you.... where is your parking space??? good luck tommorrow!!
At 3:27pm on July 14, 2009, Adam Fritz said…
hey man how are you holding up? Keep in touch!
At 4:24pm on April 28, 2009, Adam Fritz said…
thanks for all the help snowdogg... see ya friday!
At 12:33pm on November 20, 2008, Adam Fritz said…
good seeing you last night - Chris...its getting a bit excting out there
At 11:52am on November 10, 2008, Adam Fritz said…
welcome vela! bike ped meeting 9 - 10:30am 11.13.08! hope you can make it!
 
 

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Ileana Wald is attending Ashly Anderson's event
the Urban Charrette - Volunteer Meeting at 514 Franklin Building - Downtown Tampa
November 3, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm
November 3, 2009 • Urban Charrette General Volunteer Meeting Time/Location: 514 Franklin 514 N. Franklin Street in Downtown Tampa 630PM – 800PM Presented by: the Urban Charrette Come to Downtown Tampa next Tuesday night to learn about our upcom...
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Heather Ham is attending Ashly Anderson's event
November 4, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
The Urban Charrette's Open Mic Series is back at Tre Amici in Ybor! This month we will be dicussing Life at 128mph: How you can help bring high speed rail to Florida. ConnectUs: www.fastrailconnectus.com Looking forward to seeing you there ...
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I'm passing along my latest piece for Creative Loafing: "1890s Ybor City: Green and sustainable (plus vintage postcards)"
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Adam Fritz might attend Ashly Anderson's event
the Urban Charrette - Volunteer Meeting at 514 Franklin Building - Downtown Tampa
November 3, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm
November 3, 2009 • Urban Charrette General Volunteer Meeting Time/Location: 514 Franklin 514 N. Franklin Street in Downtown Tampa 630PM – 800PM Presented by: the Urban Charrette Come to Downtown Tampa next Tuesday night to learn about our upcom...
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Adam Fritz added an event
November 6, 2009 from 8am to 12pm
On Friday, November 6th the Tampa Downtown Partnership will host the PASSPORT to Downtown Tampa Tour - a motor coach tour of downtown Tampa. This tour is designed to highlight the variety of amenities and enhancements that have downtown Tampa movi...
October 29
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IIDA Halloween Carnival at FBI Ybor City
October 29, 2009 from 6pm to 8:30pm
TAMPA--Halloween Social Event Location: Florida Business Interiors, Ybor City Contact Erin Pauley Sponsors: Florida Business Interiors, Haworth RSVP HERE FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL More info here
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