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Petroleum Urbanism
“When I first did the book on gasoline stations, people would look at it and say, Are you kidding or what?” Edward Ruscha Gas stations imply freedom…
Apr 20
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Haircuts
Some of the worst mistakes of my life have been haircuts. Jim Morrison Bad advice: If you see someone crying, ask them if it’s because of their haircut…
Apr 13
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The Mart of Milk and Honey
I always want to say to people who want to be rich and famous: 'try being rich first'. See if that doesn't cover most of it. There's not much downside…
Apr 6
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March 2024
High Octane Vibes
The spread of civilisation may be likened to a fire; first, a feeble spark, next a flickering flame, then a mighty blaze, ever increasing in speed and…
Mar 30
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Starland District
But, because they had stars, all the Star-Belly Sneetches would brag, “We’re the best kind of Sneetch on the beaches.” Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss, in The…
Mar 23
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Extremism
I like things that are unique and extreme. Rick Rubin The bad news: most of America is a sea of sameness. The good news: the bar is low - and the…
Mar 16
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Willin'
I smuggled some smokes and folks from Mexico Baked by the sun every time I go to Mexico And I'm still...willin’ Lowell George Lowell George was the lead…
Mar 9
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10 lessons from Bend
“What we learn from history is that people don’t learn from history.” Warren Buffett If downtown Bend, Oregon was a drink, it would be equal parts…
Mar 2
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February 2024
Prison Tacos
I remember, I remember when I lost my mind / There was something so pleasant about that place Gnarls Barkley Real estate is a people business. And…
Feb 24
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Size Matters
Whatever story you want to tell, tell it at the right size. Richard Linklater Real estateurs think big - we describe our development projects with…
Feb 17
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Hard to Say
This special edition of Asphalt Jungle first appeared in The Promote, a bracing new publication from my friend Hiten Samtani, former Head of Content at…
Feb 10
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Va-Hi
Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait. Will Rogers Every neighborhood aspires to having a charming row of shopfronts - or better yet…
Feb 3
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