I really really dislike the moving video of the flag during the first debate. Very distracting!

2 alts in the Horton Plaza Park redesign. More green and trees/shade than what exists today. The interactive fountain is gone, the stairs are easier to sit on, outdoor eating areas adjacent to a new Bradley Building Food Hall (my old office), and both replace the pavers.

Friday was a great day for the Arts in San Diego. The mayor announced a new The Creative City program that the City is about to undertake. The entire press conference is here at this link ( youtu.be/65S6J1rHXdU) My part starts around the 13 min 30 second mark.

Great paper on placemaking... dirt.asla.org/2013/11/06/new…

Cosmic "Sonic Boom" Brightens Tycho's Supernova --Its Light Reached Earth in 1572 dailygalaxy.com

Japan plans to open Internet fasting camps to help students live away from their laptops and cellphones. on.mash.to/1b2jMfT

America's Most Awesomest Cities ... KInd of interesting take on the urban listicle ... movoto.com/blog/top-ten/b…

Can L’Enfant Plaza Become a People-friendly Place? (via The Dirt) #DC dirt.asla.org/2013/12/23/can…

Going shopping today only in neighborhood non-chain stores. Support your local businesses even if it costs a little more than Walmart!

Very disappointed that the Mayor eliminated the Civic Innovation Lab from the budget. It was starting to get momentum.

I did an interview on channel 10 last night... 10news.com/news/caitlyn-j…

Advice for Mayors: Urban Design Matters urbanedge.blogs.rice.edu/2015/11/18/adv…

Will local jurisdictions be able to keep pot illegal? #ulipot

Having a great time in Memphis at the Land Economics Weekend #laimemphislandeconomics

And so the big @bbcclick China edit begins. Airing this weekend. Filmed partly here. #IndependenceDay anyone?

In Toronto until Tuesday... www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/con…

The Land Cover Trends Field Photo Map is now complete with over 29,000 field photos available for free download bit.ly/1U9ZaM0

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A long crowded afternoon at San Diego city council. Still on item 1. Our House of Pacific Relations item is item 4. A long long way to go.