January 2012

The question of how to manage gentrification has pre-occupied me for some time. On the one hand, it’s beginnings enhance the amenity of a district. On the other, the seemingly unstoppable process inevitably destroys that amenity. The rise of new small and independent businesses — cafes, restaurants, bookstores, and my favourite, record stores — in [...]

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In the US until 21 February

17 January 2012

I’ll be in the United States from this morning until 21 February. I can still be reached via my Australia number (+61 411 055 299) for the cost of a standard call. For the first two weeks I’ll be on the west coast, so feel free to call anytime during normal Australian business hours. After [...]

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