EXTRA, EXTRA, Read All about It. Exciting News on Rocky Mount’s Main Street: Andrew Clark, Investor, Completes Project.

CONGRATULATIONS I have written on this blog about Andrew Clark and his wife Nicole. (919-208-9509)Here is a quick reminder about him. Andrew Clark, (Rental Property Investor from Raleigh, NC) and wife bought two commercial properties on Main St (Music City & Lights buildings). They have completed work on two 2000sqft+ luxury lofts on the second … Continue reading EXTRA, EXTRA, Read All about It. Exciting News on Rocky Mount’s Main Street: Andrew Clark, Investor, Completes Project. →

A New Look For Main Street

This Main Street Rocky Mount blog continues to evolve and enlarge its point of view. (As the garden grows, so does the gardener.) I continue to learn from all of you and the special people who have taken me under their wing, the cheerleaders in my life. I'm grateful! With the publication of today's blog, I hope … Continue reading A New Look For Main Street →

I Brought Something Back From My Trip For You – (Main Street Readers)

You'll do whatever it takes to get to a granddaughter's wedding even if it is in Milwaukee in January. My fur coat that hangs out in the back of my closet was delighted to be needed again as in days of regular outings in winter weather on the North Shore just beyond Chicago. It was … Continue reading I Brought Something Back From My Trip For You – (Main Street Readers) →

Positive Change In City Leadership Will Guarantee Main Street’s Successful Outcome – ‘Urban Infill’ For Instance

There are subtle design details that have a powerful ability to make a building look or feel “right” in a certain area. Context tells us whether a design fits in and guides our decisions. We want a city’s buildings to share some regional characteristics that make a place a place. -Joe Bucher, AIA Urban infill is … Continue reading Positive Change In City Leadership Will Guarantee Main Street’s Successful Outcome – ‘Urban Infill’ For Instance →

‘The Telegram E-Mail Reveal’ Supports My Position

Paul Wolf is an attorney that writes about local government. He lists seven signs that indicate when a local government is dysfunctional with polarizing leadership. Rocky Mount City Council and attending leadership tick off every sign that is listed. Until this investigation ends, we cannot go forward allowing additional opportunities for the same people to … Continue reading ‘The Telegram E-Mail Reveal’ Supports My Position →

A ‘House of Cards’ – Tarboro Street Housing – Mr. Blackwell’s Rebuttal Has It All Wrong

"House of cards" is an expression that dates back to 1645 meaning a structure or argument built on a shaky foundation or one that will collapse if a necessary (but possibly overlooked or unappreciated) element is removed. It is all the more apparent after last night City Council meeting and Mr. Blackwell's rebuttal … Continue reading A ‘House of Cards’ – Tarboro Street Housing – Mr. Blackwell’s Rebuttal Has It All Wrong →