Category: Environment/urbanism

Blogs about the physical world around us..

GNV Mural Tour

First of a series. Let’s start with the Grove Street neighborhood. Because the best way to see Gainesville’s murals is … More

Our organic city

Three snapshots in time: Snapshot 1. It’s 1974 and I’m writing for the Alligator. During a staff lunch in a … More

River of no return

For our latest edition of Armchair Traveler we take a look at one of America’s most scenic, yet threatened, river. … More

Happy New Year GNV

Happy New Year, Gainesville. I know, but it’s an old habit with me. When I became higher education reporter for … More

Let’s stop kidding ourselves

What’s the difference between Trump conservatism and Gainesville liberalism? When he killed Obama-era fair housing rules Trump bragged that he … More

Housing crisis defined

Here in Gainesville we will likely impose a moratorium on development so we can try to work out some longstanding … More

Sweetwater forgotten

Remember that time the downtown library took a slice of paradise and put up a parking lot? Richard Berry does. … More

Sweetwater turns sour

There’s nothing like a pandemic to make you appreciate a good park. During the lockdown parks in Gainesville, and around … More

Sweetwater in distress

This is Sweetwater Branch Park. Other than the Duck Pond, it is the longest stretch of Sweetwater Branch Creek still … More