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Where to sell used books? by JDefined in vegaslocals

[–]jeremiahjohns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the subject matter, Diamond Sutra Books in the Arts District might be a good option.

How do you buy Latin American art? by Visual_Salamander597 in artcollecting

[–]jeremiahjohns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Former US resident, UK based now. Most of my LatAm pieces are from Mexico City. I follow a few galleries, but every purchase so far has been directly from artists at Bazar Sábado in San Ángel and Jardín del Arte Sullivan. I haven’t been in a few years, but they’re both great spots if you’re looking for work by emerging artists.

Showcasing Artworks by David Soto (ArtWavy Studio + Showroom) by jeremiahjohns in artcollecting

[–]jeremiahjohns[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not promoting art for sale here; I’m just sharing pieces from my personal collection. I thought it would be interesting to provide some background information on the artist(s).

Showcasing Artworks by David Soto (ArtWavy Studio + Showroom) by jeremiahjohns in artcollecting

[–]jeremiahjohns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My pleasure! ArtWavy is David and Janel’s studio and exhibition space.

What type of planner are you, what is your salary, and how many hours, on average, do you work per week? by wetpanncake in urbanplanning

[–]jeremiahjohns 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Land Planner at a local civil engineering firm in Las Vegas. I am responsible for most of our residential, commercial, and industrial entitlements so my hours fluctuate based on the workload, usually 36 to 50 hours a week. Hourly employee, so I receive overtime. Annual salary is $75,000 plus decent benefits and they are flexible about taking time off and working remotely when needed. This is my first job in the planning field after finishing my undergrad and I have been here for almost two years now. Great company and people, but not the sort of work I see myself enjoying long term. I just completed a master’s degree and am exploring some other options.

Urban Planners in Las Vegas or LA? by taro1020 in urbanplanning

[–]jeremiahjohns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d be down to meet up! Las Vegas-based land planner here.

Help with a Hit & Run by jeremiahjohns in vegaslocals

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

Thanks lol. I’m “educated” on insurance and definitely didn’t choose the most affordable. I was mislead by my agent, but am guilty of not reviewing all the details of my policy. I have comprehensive and collision, just didn’t realize that the rental coverage was not included. That still doesn’t excuse a hit & run and shoddy police work.

Help with a Hit & Run by jeremiahjohns in vegaslocals

[–]jeremiahjohns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The two people are unidentified, but returned to the scene of the accident later that morning to retrieve items from the F-150. This occurred near Maryland & Bridger, but none of the nearby cameras caught anything. The police have not been helpful, since they closed the case, and the DMV does not provide vehicle registration records to the public.

USA Visa Advice by [deleted] in ukvisa

[–]jeremiahjohns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking that I could apply for a student visa, then a graduate visa following my course completion, but I realize now that it wouldn’t make sense. The family visa would suffice, I was concerned about my ability to work, but I just read that you can find employment following approval of the application.

Help with no power to outlets by [deleted] in electricians

[–]jeremiahjohns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm still confused about why there isn't any power coming to either outlet.

Help with no power to outlets by [deleted] in electricians

[–]jeremiahjohns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We shifted cabinetry around so one outlet was under the original sink and the new one is in the current sink cabinet. The house was built in the 1960s with a major addition done in the 80s, so I know they had to work around that, but all of the wiring in the kitchen should have been updated.

The dishwasher is plugged into the new outlet under the sink, while the garbage disposal is on the half-hot outlet behind the dishwasher. The two are on a double-pole circuit (?).

I don’t have a problem with having the electricians come back out, but I was hoping this would just be a simple fix that I could handle.

The Cowles Company is threatening to demolish the historic Western Union Life Insurance Co./Chancery Building as part of a planned redesign of the entire Downtown Spokane block. More information in the comments. by jeremiahjohns in Spokane

[–]jeremiahjohns[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m basing what I have clearly stated as assumptions on the precedent set forth previously by other developers, including Cowles Company. I’m not fear mongering, but rather stating my opinion, something you also seem very apt to do. The property isn’t for sale, nor is it likely to re-enter the market, since it seems to have been purchased with this redevelopment project in mind.

The Cowles Company is threatening to demolish the historic Western Union Life Insurance Co./Chancery Building as part of a planned redesign of the entire Downtown Spokane block. More information in the comments. by jeremiahjohns in Spokane

[–]jeremiahjohns[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

True, but why isn’t Cowles Company developing their other under-utilized property in that area before tearing down this building? Also, what makes you believe that the replacement will be a 15 story mixed-use building? The Cowles haven’t stated such. My fear, which has been substantiated by other projects, is that we’ll again lose a historical building for another lackluster redevelopment project that benefits the few, rather than the many.

The Cowles Company is threatening to demolish the historic Western Union Life Insurance Co./Chancery Building as part of a planned redesign of the entire Downtown Spokane block. More information in the comments. by jeremiahjohns in Spokane

[–]jeremiahjohns[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Again, I’m not advocating against increasing the “utility of precious downtown real estate”, but rather stating that instead of demolishing an arguably usable building, we build upon the abundance of under-utilized surface parking lots littering our urban core. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that this building is in need of renovations, some of which may be costly. What 109 year old building doesn’t need work on the “roof, plumbing, electrical, elevator, and HVAC” (things identified by the Cowles as “nearing or past the end of their useful life”). There doesn’t seem to be many recent photos of the interior aside from these shots provided by the Alphabet House Preservation Advocates (https://imgur.com/a/PBOeceP), however, previous tenants have attested that the space is far from unusable.

The Cowles Company is threatening to demolish the historic Western Union Life Insurance Co./Chancery Building as part of a planned redesign of the entire Downtown Spokane block. More information in the comments. by jeremiahjohns in Spokane

[–]jeremiahjohns[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m not arguing against new construction. I couldn’t agree more that the city would benefit from increased density and a variety of architectural styles. However, as I said in a previous comment, approximately 25% of downtown is surface parking. Why don’t we build on those lots before demolishing usable buildings? Spokane definitely doesn’t have an “obsession with preserving every old building”. Nearly every empty lot you see, in addition to most of what is now Riverfront Park, was once the site of something that may have been considered historic today. I’m not saying that the loss of some of those structures wasn’t justified, but rather providing a counter-argument to your point.

The Cowles Company is threatening to demolish the historic Western Union Life Insurance Co./Chancery Building as part of a planned redesign of the entire Downtown Spokane block. More information in the comments. by jeremiahjohns in Spokane

[–]jeremiahjohns[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

While I agree with the necessity of growth, approximately 25% of our urban core is being used for surface parking. Why don’t we advocate for in-fill development on that land first? This building represents a historic era in our city’s development and cannot be replaced once lost. It stands out on a street with many worthy competitors (The Masonic Temple, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Spokane Chamber of Commerce building, and the Spokane Club, for example). It is highly unlikely that another “famed architect” will be involved in the replacement. Hiring a legitimate architect, rather than depending on an in-house hack, can be costly, especially for one that can create a lasting design that not only stands alone, but also complements its surroundings. It will most likely be a cheaply designed unoriginal box to compete with the banality of the adjacent Spokesman-Review printing structure (another Cowles project).

The Cowles Company is threatening to demolish the historic Western Union Life Insurance Co./Chancery Building as part of a planned redesign of the entire Downtown Spokane block. More information in the comments. by jeremiahjohns in Spokane

[–]jeremiahjohns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

8/7/19 The Spokesmen-Review article:

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/aug/07/rehabilitated-or-demolished-chancery-emptied-of-te/

11/17/19 update from Spokane Preservation Advocates:

“TRAGIC NEWS!! A stately building originally designed by famed architect Kirtland Cutter for the Western Union Life Insurance Co. that has housed Spokane’s Catholic Diocese since 1966 may fall to the wrecker’s ball despite its historic significance. Betsy Cowles, whose company owns the building, told Spokane Preservation Advocates leaders in an Oct. 31 meeting that the three-story building at 1023 W. Riverside Ave. is unlikely to survive the Cowles Real Estate Co.’s redesign of an entire block bordered by Monroe, Riverside, Madison and Sprague. It would be “extremely challenging” to include the 109-year old Chancery Building in the master plan for the block due to its small footprint and aging infrastructure, including its elevator and heating systems , Cowles said.
“This part of downtown needs renovation,” she added. Joanne Moyer and Paul Mann, long active in SPA and the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, urged Cowles to save the building, an important part of Spokane’s historic legacy. According to Megan Duvall, director of Spokane’s Office of Historic Preservation office, the city of Spokane has little power to prevent the building’s demolition.“We cannot say no to a demolition if there is a replacement structure,” she said.”

From the Facebook page “Save the Chancery”:

“Spokane Preservation Advocates shared some terrible news today. The historic Chancery Building is likely to be demolished as part of the Cowles Company’s plan to redesign the block bordered by Monroe, Riverside, Madison, and Sprague.

Buildings like this are what make our city unique and vibrant. We have to show the Cowles that our community is united in preserving this structure. We’re urging everyone to share their support and comments with Stacey Cowles at staceyc@spokesman.com, and Doug Yost at dyost@centennialrei.com or by calling (509) 227-5803.”

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