Honoring the Past, Building a Future
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” Buckminster Fuller You'll pardon the use of a political slogan that is a cliche when I say, It's Time for a Change. As the candidates for City Council and Mayor … Continue reading Free Political Consulting – From a Main Street Bench – Stepheny Is In
Many of you have asked, "How can I help?" Here is your chance by simply signing an online petition to show community support for a Facade Grant Program that is being considered by City Council. Our Downtown Rocky Mount friend, Ben Braddock, Commercial Real Estate Broker, General Contractor and owner of Station … Continue reading Looking for a Way to Help Save Main Street? Sign This Online Letter of Support
Believe me, this is an important step when talking about saving Main Street. Programs across the country, regardless of what they are called, that have focused on the restoration and renovation of the facades of their commercial Main Street buildings, have been successful in attracting business and downtown life. After spending some time talking with our new … Continue reading A Downtown Facade Grant Program Being Considered by Rocky Mount City Council
An Editorial on Main Street Rocky Mount - SFH Who Stayed Up All Night and Thought of This? That was my original reaction to the announcement of a new city manager. She came with a dark cloud over her head and plenty of past mismanagement stories to warrant concern. We have an essential question when … Continue reading Don’t Lose Sight Of The Issues At Hand With The Rocky Mount City Council
I spent time with Steve Felton this week. Among many things, he is a Financial Advisor and Franchise Owner of Carolina Capital Advisors, - Ameriprise Financial. He started his business at age 24 in 1985. I knew of him through his paintings of Rocky Mount architecture, although his artwork encompasses many subjects. See his website: sfeltondesigns.com … Continue reading Another Prism of Light in Rocky Mount – Steve Felton
"If you have eyes to see past the broken glass and boarded facades, if you look up as I do, you will see what I see. Commercial architecture holding the heartbeat and stories of Rocky Mount." -Stepheny Houghtlin This quote of mine is one approach to preservation. There are many avenues to pursue when considering … Continue reading ‘Planting Your Flag in the Ground’ – Another City Council Meeting
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