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Dear readers, I decided that due to the traffic this blog receives, it would be better set in its own domain. Please reset your bookmarks to Urbanely Urban and relink your subscriptions to this RSS feed. I am still tweaking for a bit, so please bear with me as my new site is configured. I […]
January 23, 2011
After a lot of thought about these, I have decided on a few categories. There are lots of urban places that are suffering from decentralisation. A blog I wrote a few months ago about extreme centralisation brought to my attention how many locations reflect this or other hot spots for concern in the region. Some […]
January 21, 2011
Institutions are a critical part of a vibrant arts scene and their operating costs should always be maintained so the greater population can have access to the services they provide. Without shows like The Titanic at THEMUSEUM, which has caused a huge buzz throughout the city, without the KW Symphony providing ever changing programming ranging […]
January 19, 2011
In response to the article about Ernest Daetwyler’s piece that will be installed in front of police headquarters, this letter was sent to The Record. This post will certainly not be a judgement about the person who wrote this letter because her sentiment is echoed by most of the community, nor is it about the spectacular […]
January 12, 2011
Last night was the Arts&Culture Rally organised by the Alliance for a Grand Community. A few great things: Jamie Grant kicked off with a short welcome done by video as he was engaged at an event in Toronto. It is always lovely to hear his kind words. He also introduced and welcomed Genevieve Twomey as […]
January 10, 2011
It was just over a year ago that the city entered into a process with several groups and institutions where arts organisations, hubs, technological startups, and others, were invited to share tables and gather in open conversation about innovation and arts and culture. It was good for some, but for many of us, it left […]
January 7, 2011
…and why I won’t fall for reactionaryism. “If I were a woman especially, I would be terrified” – I overheard this as an elderly gentleman was being interviewed on the Iron Horse trail today by 570 News. If you didn’t hear, late on New Years Eve, a local man and his son were walking down […]
December 28, 2010
It is rare that I will call a business a cultural institution, but in this case, a certain business that has footed an important cultural place in the region will be closing it’s doors after 16 years of business. Generation X Video has won numerous awards not only for it’s business but also for its […]
September 9, 2010
I was walking down Wellington St in Kitchener and came across a sign that bothered me deeply. There have been a few high profile cases about animal abuse lately such as the woman throwing the cat in the garbage, and the woman throwing puppies into a river. These are just a few of many examples […]
August 25, 2010
So, we are all familiar with decentralisation of cities whereby big box and large chain stores in malls, outlets and suburbs decimate downtown cores. Downtown Kitchener has been seeing an odd recentrilisation. Kitchener’s core has been revitalised, much to its benefit. The wide sidewalks have made way for an extremely good patio culture. Cafes and […]
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