Tag Archives: Pedestrian Design

Gilman Village: Proud Product of a Rescue

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Nina Milligan

  Gilman Village: Proud Product of a Rescue Photos by the author Have you ever been faced with the challenge of saving vernacular architecture, and failed? The helpless feeling you are left with is hard to shake. You may feel … Continue reading →

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Criteria for The Best Towns

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Nina Milligan

Now that we have snooped around a few places, it’s time to establish some criteria for our discussions about “The Best Towns.” With this blog I hope to inspire an exploration of quality settings for people to visit or to … Continue reading →

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Mad about Scilly

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Nina Milligan

Some of my favorite towns were discovered on vacation with my husband Rob. One favorite trip was an exploration of the Southwest coast of England.  We enjoyed many lovely places, from Penzance to Portsmouth.  Rob drove cautiously along the snaking … Continue reading →

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Minor League Town of Durham Delights

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Nina Milligan

It was a perfect night for a baseball game: sunny with feather clouds in the sky, cool temperatures and a slight breeze.  I was wandering in the general direction of the baseball park which recently replaced the one made famous … Continue reading →

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Denver – Nicer than You Might Think

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Nina Milligan

I was not expecting much from Denver. A suburban, western town, few of us are aware of its historic depth. Most know it from the airport: the mile-high Denver International Airport, the largest international airport in the United States. But venture … Continue reading →

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