Category: Design
06
Jan
Photos from the Three Kings Day Parade
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Mayor Segarra waves hello as the parade wraps up in Pope Park.
30
Dec
Pope Commons: Evolution of an Eyesore
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Looking south, you see a pond, wooded area, sports fields, and perfect six homes bordering the park. There might be a carnival set up or...
26
Nov
Nelton Court is Coming Down
by Kerri Ana Provost
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For background and context of housing projects, check out Tom Condon’s column “The Projects, From Promise To Curse: Hartford Closing The Book On Ill-Fated 1940s...
25
Nov
Reducing the Impact of Government
by Kerri Ana Provost
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You might have noticed the ugly orange plastic wrapped around the State Capitol for the past few months. Those who use the State Capitol grounds...
17
Oct
Activism Commentary Design Downtown Education Environmental Interest Hartford Myth Busting Quality of Life Transportation Unsolicited Advice
Crude Oil: Dependence and Consequences
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice held their sixth annual conference at the UConn School of Business on Saturday, October 16th. There were two keynote...
28
Sep
Access Commentary Community Cultural Interest Design Downtown Education Environmental Interest Food Frog Hollow Fun Hartford Myth Busting Parks Quality of Life Shopping South Green South Meadows Transportation
Developing Connective Tissue in Downtown
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Nobody argued when David Panagore announced that “We are the epitome of the Eisenhower Interstate system.” Those with an interest in downtowns would be hard-pressed...
21
Sep
Casa Linda: September 21, 2010
by Kerri Ana Provost
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I never drove down this street until I heard that residents were complaining about people traveling at excessive rates of speed. So, of the half...
12
Sep
Asylum Hill Barry Square Commentary Design Downtown Environmental Interest Frog Hollow Fun Hartford Hartford's Neighborhoods Myth Busting North East North Meadows Parks Sheldon/Charter Oak South End South Green South West Transportation West End
Biked, Walked, and Discovered in 2010
by Kerri Ana Provost
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People began gathering in Bushnell Park before seven on Saturday morning. Tents had to be set up throughout the park for three unrelated events that...
02
Sep
Community Cultural Interest Design Downtown Environmental Interest Food Fun Hartford Hartford's Neighborhoods Myth Busting Parks Volunteer West End
A Walk for Jane and a Dash for a Difference
by Kerri Ana Provost
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There are two upcoming scavenger hunts in Hartford.
31
Aug
Casa Linda: August 31, 2010
by Kerri Ana Provost
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And now for something quite different. This home appears almost identical in style to most of the houses that were in my hometown before the...