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history and culture of place

Imagine + Build + Be . . . a Neighborhood Center

Grandview District – Edina Minnesota

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A tale of three mayors . . .

. . . and the rebirth of Downtown Denver

IMAGINE + BUILD + BE

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“A city changes because of dreams. Dreams give shape to plans, plans to actions, actions to results.

We live our lives among the results, so we’d best share in the dreaming.”

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compelling history + patterns of behavior

WHY IS THIS PLACE ?

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regional necklace of activities and neighborhoods

GrandView District

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the Grandview District . . .

. . . crossroads + commerce

1937

Today

1971

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labels can be misleading

lifestyle center

community center

WHAT’S IN A NAME ?

power center

city center

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evolution of the commons+ safety + share skills / resources

+ goods / services + socialize12

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authenticity without branding

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routine and spontaneous

‘Neighborhood Centers’ local and elsewhere . . . good models to study?

The intent is not to copy!

The Grandview District is a one-of-a-kind place.

How can we build on your existing strengths and unique qualities?

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ?

Linden Hills

Highland Park

Excelsior on Grand

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Building a shared definition . . . what does the phrase ‘Neighborhood Center’ mean to you ?

activity + character + chemistry

program + metrics + intuition