Discover how Lenexa, Kansas, transformed farmland into a modern downtown gem, demonstrating the power of vision, citizen engagement, and bold leadership
Thanks for the tip, John! I’ve been familiar with the comms efforts of Dublin for years — they have consistently produced some of the best looking publications in the country, also winning awards left and right. Not surprised everyone else at the city is doing good work as well.
Over the past 10 years a slightly smaller version of this story played out in Dublin, Ohio with our "Bridge Street District" project that completely transformed a derelict shopping center and driving range into a thriving "new urbanism" core directly across a small river from Dublin's historic (and space-restricted / development-restricted) downtown.
Part of the design linked the old and new cores with an architecturally stunning pedestrian bridge, new park space, and more. It has lit a fire under the community -- one that was already very well-managed, but now is on a smart development bent that is winning awards left and right.
The whole thing was a public-private partnership with one lead developer that has been collaborating with city leadership for maybe 20 years now. And it is STILL developing, because the master plan has multiple years-long phases from the start.
Here's the main website for the development. It looks like a purely commercial endeavor from the website, but it's not. This is the pinnacle of public-private partnership, at least in Ohio.
Thanks for the tip, John! I’ve been familiar with the comms efforts of Dublin for years — they have consistently produced some of the best looking publications in the country, also winning awards left and right. Not surprised everyone else at the city is doing good work as well.
Over the past 10 years a slightly smaller version of this story played out in Dublin, Ohio with our "Bridge Street District" project that completely transformed a derelict shopping center and driving range into a thriving "new urbanism" core directly across a small river from Dublin's historic (and space-restricted / development-restricted) downtown.
Part of the design linked the old and new cores with an architecturally stunning pedestrian bridge, new park space, and more. It has lit a fire under the community -- one that was already very well-managed, but now is on a smart development bent that is winning awards left and right.
The whole thing was a public-private partnership with one lead developer that has been collaborating with city leadership for maybe 20 years now. And it is STILL developing, because the master plan has multiple years-long phases from the start.
Here's the main website for the development. It looks like a purely commercial endeavor from the website, but it's not. This is the pinnacle of public-private partnership, at least in Ohio.
https://www.bridgepark.com/
I find this whole story fascinating and exhilarating.
I am in awe of the vision and leadership
of these inspired and highly practical public servants.
This is yet another vital story that thank goodness
you are telling, Will.
Thank you!
Thanks, Dr. H!