This new zoning may well give flexibility to owners of 1-4 family homes, but it also gives too much latitude to developers of larger projects. Bad infill can permanently disrupt historic neighborhoods and lead to severe parking scarcity. The example of Houston's Cottage Grove is instructive: http://northassoc.org/2009/07/05/houston-chronicle-density-unkind-to-cottage-grove-texas.aspx Jim Nash was a member of the Zoning Revisions Committee. I urge you to read his critique of the current zoning proposals: http://northassoc.org/2013/05/15/urban-density-zoning-concerns.aspx ...(full comment)

As the parent of a high-schooler, I thank the committee for choosing Bryan Lombardi. His dedication to the students, the school, and the city is inspiring. I'm proud that our students will have him as their principal. ...(full comment)

Hmmmm. June first will be our 45th wedding anniversary. You have given me something to contemplate. It's that feminist angle that has me wondering about my obligation to the cause of equality. ...(full comment)