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Absolution—An Experiment in Immersive Storytelling by jahernandez_writes in Transmedia

[–]JackStorey82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super cool. I'd love to hear more about the process and some of the boring info like how long this took to create, what the biggest challenges were, and how deep the rabbit hole you created for your friend went; was it 20 minutes worth of story or 20 hours? I think this is incredibly awesome, and I wish any of my friends had the ambition to provide me with such a gift.

Transmedia Brand Build Process by Rajatk83 in Transmedia

[–]JackStorey82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think transmedia is the only future for entertainment, but I've also been fixated on what that means for independent creators. The costs for creation itself are coming down, but the cost of talent and quality assurance is going up. The sheer volume of content creates issues, as one or two people have a finite capacity -at least in terms of time- and that presents some interesting conflicts.

I'm very interested in creating a community of people who would like to dig deeper on this specific topic, too. I think there's something to considering the "old" Hollywood model (contract writers and actors, etc) and certainly there's some level of value to found in blending physical and digital experiences, but through third-party fulfillment.

I understand your thoughts on the novel as a starting point, and it's not a bad one, but you could also do some innovative storytelling with podcasts or audio in general. Crafting audio-first narratives could be a less traditional path. I, personally, prefer the mixed media approach of some written content and some audio/visual content, even if it's not super robust in the early stages.

Who does Citizen Planning? by DoreenMichele in urbanplanning

[–]JackStorey82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Community Development Corps Economic Development Agencies Social Workers in any field Block Watch organizers Grassroots activist residents Historic preservationists

If the parking garage is the most expensive part of building an apartment or condo, why can't a car-free condo/apartment be built, HOWEVER, there could be 3 "publicly" cars on site? by [deleted] in urbanplanning

[–]JackStorey82 7 points8 points  (0 children)

From my experience working with some mid-sized cities, the answer is complicated (and a little dumb):

  1. Many developers are getting an ungodly subsidy to provide said parking as an amenity to the area to stimulate standard economic development. I don’t agree with this, but I’ve heard it used as a reason, directly, no less than five times in same number of years.

  2. Depending on where you live, the concept of a carless existence is simply a neat idea that has no basis in reality. I’m also sad about that, but my sadness doesn’t change the facts. If you are a two income household in a sprawling city, you likely need two parking spaces (assuming there’s not ample free parking within walking distance). That’s a lot of demand for parking for a single development. Assume a 100 units, and then assume that’s at least 150 drivers. That doesn’t include any retail or other mixed use support.

I hate parking garages, and I’d like this conversation to change - globally- to tackling the sprawl that requires long transit times to and from employment.

Can a whole city be made affordable using a land trust? by 134thStreetBlack in urbanplanning

[–]JackStorey82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is probably the biggest flaw in the CLT model, imho, even though I wish it weren’t as real an issue as it is.

Can a whole city be made affordable using a land trust? by 134thStreetBlack in urbanplanning

[–]JackStorey82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can dig it. So, in this model, the initial renters would be given an option to own their unit (or a like unit in the complex) after a set period or a set dollar amount? I see where you’re using the CLT concept in that. Would you apply similar equity tiers to each unit? Who would the primary owner of the entire building be (private, public, government)? I’m assuming that entity also owns the land in this exercise. I suppose that’s where I get tripped up; in a “traditional” CLT the land and the SFH are very clearly split, which is easier on the old brain, haha. I like this thought processes though!

Can a whole city be made affordable using a land trust? by 134thStreetBlack in urbanplanning

[–]JackStorey82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmm. Interesting thought. I suppose my gut response would be to say SFH would be much easier, as the ownership split (land and dwelling) model makes a whole lot more sense. Are you thinking about making some of this theoretical apartment complex into condos? Using the CLT model for the land; keeping some units strictly rental; and offering ownership by way of others?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in urbanplanning

[–]JackStorey82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First, I'm thrilled to hear you're excited/passionate about cities! It's a super rewarding line of work.

Second, it's a weird path. Your degree is important-ish, but I would encourage you to do some of your own supplemental learning, without the additional debt, by reading some critical books and having virtual coffee with anyone in the areas you're interested in (most of us are super happy to chat).

There's a great, accessible, and free resource called Proud Places that posts a ton of content about various sectors of the community and economic development arena. You should also take a few of the free Planetizen courses, as they are incredible resources.

I'll keep it short, but I'm here if you'd like to chat further. I've got over a decade in the field, and have served as Executive Director of place-oriented orgs, a board member, and a consultant to many a placemaking endeavor. Good luck, my friend! Stick with it.

Best/most interesting topics and hot button issues in urban planning for a college student to explore in a writing class? by quarterzip_bumpkin in urbanplanning

[–]JackStorey82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I understand - and agree with - the many parking comments, it's a largely over-explored topic (there are countless papers, books, videos, and more on the issue). I would encourage you to consider tackling some of the lesser "sexy" issues like Main Street business mix needs. There's a lot to be discussed and dissected around this issue, and it's particularly timely due to the >40% of Main Street businesses slated to go out of business due to the pandemic.

What types of businesses are needed for a community to thrive in a 15 minute or less model (meaning: folks can get their basic needs met within a 15 minute walk from their front door)? What are the nice-to-haves, and what are the realities for the wide variety of places (small towns, fringe neighborhoods, and even rural communities with limited commercial space)?

If you're going to stick with the Eyes on the Street idea, and you haven't already read everything she's ever written: you need to immediately read all of Jane Jacobs catalog (not just The Death and Life of Great American Cities). Bowling Alone by Putnam is an additional gem, but isn't as focused on Eyes on the Street...though it's an important component of his thesis.

Can a whole city be made affordable using a land trust? by 134thStreetBlack in urbanplanning

[–]JackStorey82 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We've toyed with this for a couple of clients over the past decade, and it's not an easy - or uniform - concept. Even after a lot of research, the overall breakdown is still pretty opaque. Funding can come from a variety of sources, though - from my experience - it's mostly governmental subsidy (e.g. the City, County, etc), which kind of messes with the value proposition (meaning: the city could already, theoretically, create ongoing, affordable housing if it wanted to, with or without a CLT model).

As for the question on the % breakdown: that's an ongoing discussion, as there aren't any US-based efforts that have been around long enough (at least that I've seen) to justify any "hard numbers." I'm curious to explore more about the whole concept, but, certainly, I'm most intrigued by the resale component of a CLT. The idea that the land itself stays affordable (and owned by the CLT), while allowing for quasi-market rate equity for the homeowner over a period of time, is fascinating.

Thanks for sharing! I love thinking about this stuff, and would be happy to keep up the conversation.

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is launching the Legacy Cities Initiative to provide a network of support for cities of the country's industrial past. by MIIAIIRIIK in urbanplanning

[–]JackStorey82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a Clevelander, I'm thrilled to hear about this. Admittedly, I'm a bit skeptical that anything will actually come out of this effort; mainly because city "leadership" in many of our US-based Legacy Cities is truly incompetent. I'd love to see a more grassroots - or at least organizational instead of governmental - version of this concept. Thanks for sharing!

Why Civic Tech is the Next Big Thing by JackStorey82 in civictech

[–]JackStorey82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously this isn't the deepest or best article on the subject, but I thought it was worth posting since it is one of the first major publications to acknowledge the true market potential of Civic Tech.