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An Inspiring Development
Before becoming a contributor to the Long Beach Post and exploring problems and solutions across the city’s urban fabric, I was active in my old neighborhood, the Craftsman Village Historic District (as well as the larger Hellman Area of which it is a part). My neighbors and I planted drought-resistant gardens, did street cleanups, advocated for historic preservation, and fought for new open space. I have since moved to nearby Alamitos Beach but retain a keen interest in the accomplishments of my former neighbors, due to continuing friendships as well as projects still in process when I departed. My old neighborhood continues to rack up impressive achievements, but what may represent the most inspiring development in some time is one for which we can claim little credit. Continue reading Long Beach Post.