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Old implementations of town squares New implementations of town square How it can enhance our community for everyone

Mattress Mack Jim McIngvale, better known as “Mattress Mack”, is the owner of Gallery Furniture, a popular furniture store in Houston, Texas. As long as I can remember he has been synonymous with the fast-paced TV commercial pitch followed by, “Gallery Furniture saves you money today”. In 2017, he rose to culturally greater heights when…

Anchors that are nodes of interest – schools, commercial developments, churches, etc Where the promenade fits into this

Concept Historically, in cultures influenced by the Christian tradition, the church was at the center of town. As the most important institution in peoples lives the centrality within the town served physical and symbolic ends. The second order effects of the church placement aided in more central social governance, induced economic activity, served as a…

Concept of more eyes means more safety Walking school bus program Blue emergency call beacons Groupings of businesses, less dead space, appropriate hours can help crime Lighting along bayou?

Why we need to consider irrigation Rainwater harvesting Pumps from bayou Sprinkler zone to bayou Gray water from home