A Second Life for the Autoport Property For many years, the Autoport property on South Atherton Street was a familiar landmark in State College. It wasn’t fancy, but it had history. The Autoport was actually the oldest motel in Pennsylvania… Continue Reading
Introduction: Hierarchy – We’re All in It It took me a while to notice it, but once I did, I started seeing it everywhere. We’re all part of some kind of hierarchy. It doesn’t matter where you are—at work, in… Continue Reading
Introduction: A Choice We All Make Most days don’t feel like big moments. You wake up, check your phone, go through your routine. Nothing dramatic. But if you zoom out a little, you start to notice something simple: every day,… Continue Reading
I previously wrote about the third place and changes that a town will see from automation in the article: The Future of the Third Place: Rebuilding Community in an Automated World Automation, AI, eCommerce are changing towns. I had several… Continue Reading
A few weeks ago, I wanted to do something simple to help my home community here in Centre County, especially in Bellefonte. Like many small towns, Bellefonte struggles with vacant storefronts and the challenge of attracting visitors and new businesses.… Continue Reading
Bellefonte’s downtown has a problem: too many vacant storefronts and too much commercial space that no one is using. Empty buildings not only drag down the economy but also put Bellefonte’s historic character at risk. To try to fix this,… Continue Reading
Vacant storefronts and empty offices aren’t just an eyesore. They affect the health of our local economy, the vibrancy of our neighborhoods, and even the legal strength of our zoning laws. A new report looks at vacancy rates in Bellefonte… Continue Reading
Patton Township, like many communities in Centre County, is running into a problem: there just isn’t enough housing. Rents are high, young professionals and essential workers are being priced out, and seniors looking to downsize can’t find nearby options. But… Continue Reading
Ferguson Township needs to consider a bold new direction for development along North Atherton Street. The proposed Nittany Gateway District is a mixed-use zoning plan designed to address pressing housing needs, modernize commercial spaces, and improve transportation and sustainability. By… Continue Reading
Zoning decisions shape the places we live. They determine what kind of housing is built, how affordable communities are, and whether neighborhoods are walkable or car-dependent. Good zoning can create vibrant, diverse communities, while bad zoning can lead to skyrocketing… Continue Reading