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Blumenauer, Local Leaders to Honor Addition of the Dr. John D. Marshall Building to National Register of Historic Places
The Skanner newspaper was produced from this location for more than two decades.
“Third places” as community builders
Urban planners seeking to stabilize neighborhoods are focusing on the critical role that “third places” can play in strengthening our sense of community. Third places is a term coined by sociologis…
The World Does Not Honor the Housewife, So We Must
The word “vocation” gets sort of abused by both the world and in Churchy-talk. In the Church we use it to refer only in the sense of the objective states in life of marriage and the priesthood or religious life. In the world, it usually refers just to a specific skill or job, usually one …
Browse More Than 1,000 National Park Maps, All in One Place
A park ranger is diligently uploading these free cartographic resources for the enjoyment and convenience of all.
4 Tips for Picking the Right Neighborhood
Oh, the places you will go…and the places you will want to avoid. Choosing the right neighborhood ...
Why You Should Keep Using Hymns in Your Worship Services
While I certainly don’t think that historic hymns are the only thing we should sing in corporate worship, I am concerned that omitting older hymns
What Makes Us the Happiest About the Places We Live
Urbanites and suburbanites in the U.S. have a lot more in common than you might have guessed.
ENJOYING NATURE: Places to go and things to learn
We live in a great place. There are so many places, not very far away, to see. Within a day's drive, you can visit the mountains, the seashore, our nation's
Why Does Our Lady Appear on Earth?
What is the significance of the apparitions at Lourdes and other places? What is the
What you need to know about placing signs in the roadway
There is a way to get your message across without being a traffic hazard, causing problems in mowing right of ways or creating the kind of clutter that hurts a neighborhood.
Beautiful Things and Places
He or She? How Should I Refer to Transgender Friends? // Ask Pastor John
Does love demand that we agree to call our transgender friends by their preferred gender title? A very common question we receive is reflected in a question ...
State of Place: Is Mommy-Friendability the New Walkability?
This post is part of a partnership between ELGL and State of Place, who uses extensive knowledge of urban design and empirical analysis to quantify what people love about places and forecast why it makes sense to make them better. Check back weekly for a post from this partnership. Designing for the most vulnerable in mind…this is … Continued
What Makes a Great Public Place?
When public spaces work well, they serve as the stage for our public lives, but what makes some places succeed while others fail?
FAQ: Can Women Be Leaders in the Church?
Warm Up Questions Do you believe women can be leaders in the church? What Bible verse gives your view the most trouble? Why? Discussion Questions What do chapters 1-3 of Genesis teach about gender roles? What ministry roles are acceptable for women? Why? What ministry roles are unacceptable? Why? How…
Meaning behind Safe Place signs
It's a sign that could be a lifesaver for your children. Many Wichita residents are used to seeing these signs up all around the city but the meaning behind them could save a life.
How Do I Know God’s Calling for My Life?
How do we know the calling of God for our lives? Pastor John helps bring clarity.
Does Place Matter for Family Financial Security?
A growing body of research has shown that where Americans live is an important factor in their economic<br>security and mobility. Previous studies commissioned or conducted by The Pew Charitable Trusts have found that<br>states, metropolitan areas, and even neighborhoods can be critical drivers of people’s financial well-being; their<br>attitudes toward their economic situations; and the gap in economic mobility between racial groups, particularly<br>blacks and whites.
Four Ways to Build Inclusive, Healthy Places for All
Inclusive public spaces for all are a central part of healthy, resilient communities. A framework can help planners ensure that processes for shaping these spaces lead to design decisions that promote equity.
Grace’s Table: A place for teen moms to find hope
According to their website, "Grace’s Table is a community where girls are welcomed as they are, invited to connect with others, and become a part of the family.<br>In a time of uncertainty and turmoil, Grace’s Table is a resting place, an anchor, and a firm foundation for teen mothers and their children, from mothers-to-be, to newborns and toddlers.
Swarens: North side neighborhood rebuilds while trying to honor its past
The issues that surround gentrification are complex and often frightening. "This a neighborhood that is afraid of having its story erased,"
