Setting the Scene to Explain The Concept of Walkable Neighborhoods – Part 1

 People Enjoy The Streetscape in Greenville, SC We're on the fast train, as the English call them, called The Learning Curve. Admit it, we're feeling quite grown up bantering words about like, Anchor Projects, (The Train Station, Imperial Center, The Douglas Block) - Incubators (entrepreneurs co-work space) - The Third Place, (The Smokehouse, Koi Pond … Continue reading Setting the Scene to Explain The Concept of Walkable Neighborhoods – Part 1 →

It’s Not Too Late! Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden At The Happy Hill Community Garden – Part 2

1208 Gay Street  There is great interest across the country in community gardening. They can be found in public parks, religious centers, schools, backyards, and even on rooftops. Individuals come together to grow food, build relationships, and celebrate their communities. Rocky Mount has a place that is perfect for its community garden. They are as … Continue reading It’s Not Too Late! Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden At The Happy Hill Community Garden – Part 2 →

Remembering L. W. Farmer -The Community Garden in the Happy Hill Neighborhood: A Public Treasure – Part 1

Remembering L.W. Farmer A Local Patron Saint At The Heart of the Happy Hill Community Garden There is no point writing about this special place at 1208 Gay Street, built upon the once flooded property close to Sunset Park, without honoring L.W. Farmer. The garden was established in 2007 in Phase 2 of the renovation of the … Continue reading Remembering L. W. Farmer -The Community Garden in the Happy Hill Neighborhood: A Public Treasure – Part 1 →

Celebrating the 1 Year Anniversary of the Launch of Main Street Rocky Mount 7-22-15-16

I invite you to FOLLOW a blog with an attitude. Republishing the opening post in celebration of the 1 year anniversary of this blog. THANK YOU everyone who is now following and leaving interesting comments. I've spent time with fabulous people, listened to wonderful stories and am having so much fun! I hope the blog … Continue reading Celebrating the 1 Year Anniversary of the Launch of Main Street Rocky Mount 7-22-15-16 →

Welcome to Beal Street Square – Happy Hill – Part 4

Tell me what you see in this rendering of Beal Street Square that you remember from Part 2 of this series - What is a Shotgun House?  Do you recognize the gable roof lines, the narrow roof over the offset front door, porches, and houses set side by side? You're looking at a project that … Continue reading Welcome to Beal Street Square – Happy Hill – Part 4 →

Visiting with Aunties Mary and Viola – The Vintage Roses of Beal Street – Part 3

“It is gracious to have old people full of vitality and endowed with wisdom in our society.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita I was taking photographs of the houses in the 800 block on Beal Street. It was Sunday, quiet, no traffic. I was trying to imagine the time when each house was occupied, full of … Continue reading Visiting with Aunties Mary and Viola – The Vintage Roses of Beal Street – Part 3 →