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		<title>What is PLACE?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:25:10 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Chris Velasco</author>
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			<![CDATA[PLACE (Projects Linking Art, Community &amp; Environment) is an ethical nonprofit that builds sustainable communities for the arts.<br /><br />PLACE's mission is to build a sustainable, just and inspiring world, one community at a time.<br /><br />PLACE&quot;s vision is that every community will be:<br /><br />Powered by clean, renewable energy<br />Filled with art and inspiration<br />Created together with the people<br />Open and affordable to everyone<br />A transformational place where people can flourish<br /><br />We think of PLACE as a &quot;make tank,&quot; an organization that creates leading-edge examples of what's possible.<br /><br />PLACE builds sustainable communities, or ecovillages, that bring together the arts, environmentalism and social justice. PLACE is hired by cities, municipal entities, and other large institutions like universities and foundations to create green communities for the public good. We strive to make each PLACE project reflect the highest community ideals, such as creating beautiful and inspiring places, lifting people out of poverty, empowering community participation, and providing equal opportunity, all while generating economic return, renewable energy and green-collar jobs.<br /><br />PLACE's vision is to build communities that dramatically improve the quality of life for people and the vitality of the Earth. PLACE wants to build communities that are like a forest; a beautiful, green place that makes it's own energy from the sun, that makes This isoxygen and sequesters carbon, that provides habitat for humans and thousands of other species, that recycles everything it makes, and wastes nothing.<br /><br />PLACE develops new and experimental models for buildings, urban neighborhoods, intentional communities and ecovillages that demonstrate radical innovation in environmental design, live/work development for artists and creative businesses, affordable workforce housing, and supportive housing for the most economically distressed. <br /><br />What does PLACE build? <br />PLACE builds sustainable communities<br />PLACE builds sustainable, green space for the arts &amp; live/work space for artists<br />PLACE builds sustainable, green communities, including urban villages, ecovillages, intentional and holistic communities<br />PLACE builds green buildings and green communities, including green homes, shops and industries<br />PLACE builds zero carbon, zero waste buildings and communities<br />PLACE builds sustainable mixed-income communities<br />PLACE builds green infrastructure and renewable energy systems<br />PLACE builds sustainable arts communities, green arts communities and artist villages<br />PLACE builds green affordable housing and permanent supportive housing<br />PLACE builds live/work communities<br />PLACE builds sustainable green galleries and green theaters<br />PLACE builds sustainable mixed-income, mixed use developments<br /><br />What does PLACE develop?<br />PLACE develops sustainable communities<br />PLACE develops sustainable, green art space<br />PLACE develops open source communities<br />PLACE develops sustainable, green space for the arts &amp; live/work space for artists<br />PLACE develops sustainable, green communities, including urban villages, ecovillages, intentional and holistic communities<br />PLACE develops sustainable mixed-income communities<br />PLACE develops sustainable arts communities, green arts communities and artist villages<br />PLACE develops green affordable housing and permanent supportive housing<br /><br />PLACE's E-Generation model is a zero-carbon, zero-waste community that generates more energy than it uses and converts its own waste into energy.<br /><br />At PLACE - Projects Linking Art, Community &amp; Environment, our intent is to build sustainable communities, power them with the sun, wind and Earth, fill them with art and culture, create them together with the people, and make them affordable to all.]]>
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		<title>Colorado All-Community Forum</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:43:45 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Chris Velasco</author>
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			<![CDATA[Public Forum for Artists &amp; Community Members<br />Tue Jun 29, 2010 Tue Jun 29, 2010<br />Location: Museum of Outdoor Arts- 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO 80110 303-806-0444<br /><br />June 29, 2010 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm<br /><br />You are invited to a public discussion about a potential new sustainable community for Englewood. The Museum of Outdoor Arts, in cooperation with the City of Englewood, is sponsoring an effort to create a state-of-the-art community or eco-village designed specially for the needs of artists and creative businesses. The project, entirely ï¿¼powered by renewable resources, is intended for Englewood, and would offer affordable living and working space for artists of every kind; painters, sculptors, dancers, poets, musicians, filmmakers and more. <br /><br />PLACE, a non-profit that builds sustainable communities for artists, will be the special guest.<br /><br />We cannot do it without you. <br />We want the community involved in every aspect of this effort. Your support and your feedback will determine whether or not we move forward with this groundbreaking project. Help us shape the vision. The PLACE organization will discuss their recent findings and present case studies from around the country, including the WÄ€V, a recently-completed sustainable artistsâ€™ community in Ventura, California (pictured above). Then we would like to hear your comments and questions. Imagine a community that produces no waste and no pollution, but only clean, renewable energy. Imagine a place where artists and others can live and create in a beautiful, healthy and affordable neighborhood. Imagine that itâ€™s affordable for everyone. Imagine that we create it together. <br /><br />Please join this important conversation. See you there.]]>
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		<title>Colorado MOA Project Vision</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:44:48 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Chris Velasco</author>
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			<![CDATA[Please use this discussion to share your thoughts about the overall vision for our Colorado MOA project. What should it look like? What should it contain? We look forward to hearing from you.]]>
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		<title>38 Ways to Build a Stronger Community!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 08:18:44 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Chris Velasco</author>
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			<![CDATA[Dear WAVians:<br /><br />Thanks for coming up with 38 ways to build a stronger community. Here they are:<br /><br /><br />Respect &amp; Donate to the ‘ BRAIRY’<br />Share with somebody<br />Share your food<br />Have a night out<br />Have a parking liaison with the City<br />Have a movie night<br />Give the advantage don’t take the advantage<br />Spend time with children<br />Leave your kids with Davy<br /> Barter with your neighbors<br /> Create an ‘Hour Bank’<br /> Have a dog party<br />Take art field trips together<br /> Walk somewhere: beach walk<br /> Pick up litter<br /> Have a clean up day<br /> Sweep twice before your own door<br /> Help other people clean up<br /> Check on and help neighbors<br /> Hug the homeless<br /> Do art out side<br /> Create a list of free stuff<br /> Hold a dance class<br /> Dance and sing<br /> Be grateful<br /> Have a drawing night at your place<br /> Do something nice for someone<br /> Play lotto : let’s win and share the wealth<br /> Spread love &amp; kindness<br /> Pay it forward<br /> Leave something (nice!) at someone’s door<br /> Help someone raise money for something they need<br /> Come together to help your neighbors<br /> Create a ‘savings &amp; loan’ club<br /> Learn about your neighbor’s art<br />Accept help : learn to receive<br />Impromptu art making<br />Collaborate]]>
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		<title>Building Issues</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:02:02 -0800</pubDate>
		<author>Chris Velasco</author>
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			<![CDATA[Please use this discussion to identify any building issues you have noticed in your unit (i.e., window leads, condensation, heating or hot water problems, etc.) Please list your unit number and describe your problem. This will help us diagnose problems in the system and correct them. Thanks, All.]]>
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		<title>WAV All-Community Meetings (and pot lucks)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 18:18:19 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Chris Velasco</author>
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			<![CDATA[WAV will hold quarterly all-community meetings after the First Fridays in February, May, August and November. Community members are requested to attend in person or by proxy. <br /><br />The quarterly all-community meetings are facilitated by PLACE. They are meant to be attended by everyone, and the meetings are intended to consider and vote on the official business for the community.  <br /><br />If you cannot attend an all-community meeting, you can give your written proxy to another member so that your vote will be counted. All you have to do is sign a piece of paper saying, &quot;I, Jane Smith of suite 100, give my proxy to John Jones, and then sign with you signature. That's it. You only need one proxy per household. (Note: a community member may only carry one proxy).  <br /><br />If you wish to place an item on the agenda for an all-community meeting, just send us an email with a description of your agenda item. For example, &quot;I would like to discuss my upcoming art show at LACMA, June 1 -  Aug. 1.&quot; We will ask you to keep you discussion to under ten minutes. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to include your item, but we'll let you know if we can't. You must submit your agenda item to PLACE by 12:00 noon, two weeks prior to the meeting.<br /><br />If you would like to have an item considered for a vote, for example, a motion to spend fifty dollars on a dispenser for dog poop bags, then you must submit the exact motion to be considered to PLACE by 12:00 noon, two weeks prior to the meeting. We will ask you to keep you discussion to under ten minutes. <br /><br />The meetings have been running too long. We will now end meetings by 1:00 pm, and table all unfinished business to the next meeting. In addition, we will ask people to complete their agenda items in ten minutes or less, and to keep their comments to two minutes or less.<br /><br />We will have a pot luck before the all-community meetings. We hope everyone will come and bring a dish to pass. It's not business. It's just a get together.]]>
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		<title>Brief Summary of Our March 2012 Site Visit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:15:03 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Chris Velasco</author>
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			<![CDATA[Here is a very brief overview of our findings:<br /><br />1. Vision Analysis (what is the intended program?). We spoke to over a hundred citizens with broad representation. A few common themes emerged.<br /><br />    Housing<br />        For sale/For rent/Lease-to-own<br />            Market-rate apartments<br />            Affordable apartments<br />            Supportive housing<br />    Live/Work Designed for Creatives (Artists, Scientists, Inventors, Technologists)<br />    Jobs<br />        Clean-tech Manufacturing<br />        Worker-owned cooperatives<br />    Hospitality/Event Center<br />        Performance space to be shared with local cultural organizations<br />    Creative Retail/Office/Commercial<br />        For-sale space/For-rent space/Lease-to-own space<br />            Local/Independent Artisan shops <br />            Espresso Gallery<br />            Wine bar/Jazz Club/Oxygen bar<br />    Education Space<br />        School<br />        University space<br />    E-Generation™ Waste-to-Energy<br />        Organics  <br /><br />In general, the vision expressed by community leaders seems challenging, but, in our experience, feasible. We also agree with community members that this vision described above would make a positive contribution to Los Alamos.  <br /><br /> <br /><br />2. Site Analysis (Is there a suitable location?).  We toured potential sites in and around the downtown and Creative District boundaries. Depending on varying opinions, we identified between seven and nine excellent potential sites.  <br /><br /> <br /><br />3. Financial Analysis (Can we pay for the project?).  We spoke to financial leaders about existing resources at the Local, State and Federal level. We also met potential lenders. Based on our experience, there is reason to believe that we can assemble the necessary funding to build a Creative Community like the one envisioned.  <br /><br /> <br /><br />4. Market Analysis (Is there a demand for the project?). According to focus-group attendees, there would be need and demand for all of the above, but the emphasis was on making it low-cost. Due to the small number of community members who braved a brief snow shower to attend the public forum, this is one area of doubt  for us. Note: you can help by getting Los Alamos community members to join this list and share their thoughts with us. We would like to grow this conversation to several hundred people.  <br /><br /> <br /><br />5. Leadership Analysis (do we have strong support from Los Alamos leaders?). We definitely have strong, organized leadership from the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation.  <br /><br /> <br /><br />In Los Alamos, it seems safe to say that support from The Lab will be essential. We did meet with representatives from The Lab, and found significant interest for the vision. Those representatives have begun a process within Lab leadership to support the effort. Lab reps believe that involving The Lab's senior management Duncan and Alan (last names?) will be important.  <br /><br /> <br /><br />We also will need to build broad community support that is strong enough to convince County Councilmembers that investing in a project like this is a smart investment, and that it will be leveraged many times over. We did meet David Izraelevitz, and Fran Berting from the council and they have not raised any red flags as of yet.  <br /><br /> <br /><br />So, that is a quick summary of our findings from last week. Please let us know what you think.]]>
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		<title>Introduction of the building maintenance person</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:09:19 -0800</pubDate>
		<author>gamunoz</author>
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			<![CDATA[Hello everyone,<br />   My name is Gabriel Hernandez-Munoz and I am the maintenance tech for the Wav project. My family and I are extremely excited to get all of you moved in and working on your own personal art projects. This will be an invaulable addition to the Ventura culture and the lives of all people involved with the project. I know I have met some of you already, but if I have not met you yet you will be able to find me in the office located at the front of the building facing Thompson Ave. Being a new possition for me and a brand new building I hope we can all work together to correct any issues we may have . Also, I will be living on site in suite 212 with my wife jen and our infant son Sergio. I do ask that if there an issue that we follow the procedure that will be set up and discussed at the tenant meeting on Dec. 15th. This process will go entirerly though the office.If there needs to be a work order, that is where we take care of it . Please do not go to our suite with work issues. With this being said I am very eager to meet all of you and hope to service the needs of our community with diligence and aptitude. Congradulations from our family to yours. <br />     With regards,<br />          Gabriel Hernandez-Munoz]]>
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		<title>Office cleaning companies</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:24:15 -0800</pubDate>
		<author>davidhart</author>
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			<![CDATA[Dry Cleaning Method Vs Steam Method<br /><br /><br />There are certain dry methods available for office carpet cleaning. The dry cleaning method uses absorbents that absorbs all the dirt and stains from the carpet and all you need to do after the process is complete is to vacuum out the dry cleaning agent from the carpet along with the dirt. The dry method is highly effective in situations where you have very less time and you need to clean your carpet of the dirt and grime that has accumulated<br /><br />Some like cleaning office carpets with the steam method. Although this method is highly effective in getting the stains and dirt out of the carpet, this method can also damage the carpet as well. Moreover, this method is also not efficient is taking out any stain that might have altered the color of your carpet. For example, wine stains are difficult to remove from plain clothes and when spilled on a carpet they might alter some base color of the carpet itself. The steam method is inefficient in getting rid of such stains<br /><br />Source: http://nationalcleaningassociation.com/]]>
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		<title>New WAV Theater Gallery Guidelines</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:36:41 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Chris Velasco</author>
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			<![CDATA[This is the place to discuss the new WAV Theater Gallery Guidelines. We will discuss the new guidelines at the next All-community meeting on Aug. 13, 2011. <br /><br />Please find the draft guidelines attached and post your comments here so we can all discuss.]]>
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		<title>how to help my son go out in the world of art</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 16:09:26 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>tomkat</author>
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			<![CDATA[I am a mother who believes her son... he does not believe in himself.  He needs to try with some confidence...but I am not the one who can give it to him.  He has always dappled in art in different forms.  But he doesn't think anyone will take him serious.  Can anyone give me help on what I can do?  Greatly appreciated in advance!]]>
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		<title>First Friday @ WAV</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:50:06 -0800</pubDate>
		<author>JLeamer</author>
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			<![CDATA[Hello Everyone,<br /><br />Just a note to let everyone know I will be manning the theatre gallery once again one week from today (Dec.3rd) for December's First Friday. We'll be mounting another Community show, Dan Flowers will perform, Janet Lamb will be doing her reading/drawings on the third floor and we will also exhibit some local Kids' work, winners of a student art contest; levels elementary, MIddle and High School. Unfortunately the two CSUCI college students scheduled for the show in the commercial space, Jami and Lindleigh, will not be here after all to round out our Students First Friday theme. We look forward to having them back on a future date,  and we will continue the Student Art theme by inviting all the parents at WAV whose children may have work of their own they'd like to show to join us Friday. We will be creating a special exhibit space just for your WAV Kids' Work!!! Please join us...<br /><br />I understand there are few other 'special' things in the works for the Christmas Season, I'll be posting what I know here, so check back often...look forward to seeing you all...<br /><br /><br />John Leamer-Bingham<br />209 by the elevator]]>
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		<title>Management of the Gallery/Theater</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:25:44 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Nick Goodenough</author>
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			<![CDATA[The Next Community Meeting: Saturday 6/13/09, 10am-1pm in City Hall. We will discuss the management of the gallery/theater at WAV. What input, concerns, ideas, etc... do you have?<br /><br />We'll discuss in person at the meeting, but here online we have a chance to jump start the discussion. So, what's on your mind related to the management of the gallery/theater?]]>
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		<title>Looking for a freelance artist for a specific project</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:51:17 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>tbaxter999</author>
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			<![CDATA[Can anyone tell me where I can post a job looking for a freelance artist without having to pay an arm and a leg for this job post?<br />thanks,<br />Terry<br />tbaxter999@gmail.com]]>
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		<title>WAV Car Sharing Here</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 06:12:37 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Chris Velasco</author>
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			<![CDATA[PLACE is pleased to announce that we have arranged car sharing for the WAV. <br /><br />Here's all the poop:<br /><br />A special program has been developed for the WAV parking POD (where the vehicles live)<br />The time is now to sign up for an annual fee of $30 and you will have private access to a fleet of vehicles<br />Two vehicles will be parked at the WAV housing complex once we get 60 members signed up.<br />This can be done by going online to www.myfunride.com and clicking on the join now button. Fill in your personal information put in the WAV in the promotion box and your $25 set up fee is waived! <br />If you need any assistance or have any questions contact Patrick @ 805-672-0115 he can sign you up over the phone and get your account set up in about 10 minutes.<br />We need to get 60 people signed up and we will have two cars delivered to our parking area.<br />All those who sign up will have an effective date of when the vehicles arrive.<br />The rates are as follows Monday 7am to Friday 10pm<br />$7 an hour includes 150 of fuel if you go over then .40 cents per mile<br />$59 a day (24hrs) includes 150 miles of fuel if you go over then .40 cents per mile<br />Weekends Friday 10pm to Monday 7am <br />$8 an hour includes 150 of fuel if you go over then .40 cents per mile<br />$69 a day (24hrs) includes 150 miles if you go over then .40 cents per mile<br />All rates include a 1 Million dollar liability policy included at no additional charge<br />If you have car insurance your insurance is primary and our policy is secondary so if you exhaust your policy ours will then pay in addition to yours. If you have no insurance it is included at no additional cost there is a $500 collision deductible for all at fault accidents.<br /><br />Call Patrick 805-672-0115 let’s make this happen for all the residence of the WAV their families and friends who can use a car when they need it…anyone who signs up during the month of Oct will get the WAV promotion!]]>
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		<title>Artist Websites</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:22:38 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Nick Goodenough</author>
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			<![CDATA[Post your website links here!<br /><br />Please put only your name, website, and perhaps a brief explanation of what you do.  To add a link to your post you must type out the entire website address, for example:  http://www.pureconstellation.com]]>
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		<title>Wecome to Englewood, Colorado, PLACE!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:47:00 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>dwtomasso</author>
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			<![CDATA[We were excited to check PLACE’s website last Friday and find that the Colorado MOA project is proceeding to the next step.  Kudos to Cynthia Madden Leitner and the whole staff at MOA for bringing PLACE to Englewood.  Many thanks to PLACE for making the trip and to Chris Velasco for a lucid and intelligent presentation on the organization, its mission and projects last Thursday night.<br /><br />Our world is balanced on the cusp of cataclysmic social, economic and environmental change.  It’s great to discover people and organizations that combine the ability to conceive imaginative and innovative solutions with the practical and entrepreneurial skills necessary to bring them to life. <br /><br />My husband is a professional artist who has made Englewood his home for thirty years. He has worked tirelessly to promote Englewood as a home for the arts through a previous term as City Councilman, as a former member of the city’s Cultural Arts Commission, and as a founding and long-time board member of Englewood Arts. I’m a construction and historic preservation consultant who has lived here for twenty years.  <br /><br />The PLACE plan seems to echo another Englewood housing development created in times of turmoil — the years immediately following World II.  Arapahoe Acres, now a National Register Historic District, was created by Denver designer/developer Edward Hawkins and architect Eugene Sternberg, a Czech war refugee.  The neighborhood reflects Hawkins’ interest in the Usonian work of Frank Lloyd Wright and Sternberg’s Bauhaus-influenced education in Prague, his studies at Cambridge, and his experience in site and community planning at the firm of Sir Patrick Abercrombie in London. Like the PLACE project, and unlike most residential ventures of its time, Arapahoe Acres was intended to be a diverse community for families of varying size and financial resources. The houses were oriented on their lots for privacy, and to take best advantage of south and west exposures for solar heating and mountain views.  Their construction utilized innovative materials and methods that arose from wartime technology.  All of this will sound very familiar to those who heard Chris speak last week!<br /><br />Ideas relevant to the PLACE project seem to appear everywhere we look: the New York Times’ “Urban Lands of Opportunity,” and “The Arts Collective 3rd Ward Thrives in Bushwick, Brooklyn.”  The Denver Post offered “National Energy Lab in Golden a Model of Super Efficiency,” a regional example of a recently completed net-zero energy project. <br /><br />We both look forward to working with MOA, the city and our fellow citizens to bring PLACE’s remarkable vision to life in Englewood.]]>
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		<title>Band Rehearsal Space</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:22:48 -0800</pubDate>
		<author>panosscourtis</author>
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			<![CDATA[Dear Chris , WAV community , anyone who knows something more,<br /><br />I was wondering what's the status of the band rehearsal space thats provided on the WAV? I have heard rumors that there is going to be a soundproof room for band practice somewhere next to the theater/gallery. However when i asked to see that space last friday it wasnt anything more than a few square feet of empty and definitely not soundproofed space behind the commercial stores, shared with the public space where the public restrooms are and a storage for kitchen equipment.<br /><br />I don't want to sound ungrateful here. The WAV is a magnificent project and i am soooooo happy to be a part of it!! It's just that i really need to know, since i am a professional musician, and with my band i used to have a lockout rehearsal space in Ventura that i gave up because the WAV was supposed to provide with one!<br /><br />I am wondering if i was shown the wrong room or if it WAS the right one, when will it be ready and functional.Being in music production and a sound savvy in general (and as i have discussed with Chris and the interviewers) i would like to help with setting up the space and even provide with my own PA system for other musicians and bands to work with, and eventually we could even have that space as a serious music recording studio too!.<br /><br />So until the band room is done , would i be able to rehearse in my appartment with a full band (drums/guitar &amp; bass amps/ miced vocals) ?? or should i be looking to rent another place to practice my art??<br /><br />Thanks for your understanding and swift answer:):):) <br />I love to be here]]>
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		<title>Freelance musician - strings</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:55:21 -0800</pubDate>
		<author>broash</author>
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			<![CDATA[Hey fellow artists!<br />I recently moved back to the area from the east coast and just heard about WAV. I think it is a brilliant project and would love to be a part of it. Collaborating with other artists is very inspiring so I thought I'd let y'all know I was around. <br /><br />I play violin, cello and mandolin.<br /><br />Bands: Anybody want any string parts on a recording? I can meet with you, talk about what kind of sound you're looking for, go home, write and record the parts myself and you plug them into your recording. We can also write the parts together or record wherever you'd like. I'm open. Or use me for a live gig.<br /><br />Gallery artists: Anybody want some live music for artwalks and such? I'm always happy to learn/arrange new music to fit the mood. <br /><br />Thanks for reading and hope to be a part of the WAV community!<br />Ashley<br /><br />www.ashleybroder.com]]>
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		<title>Gigs, Openings etc.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:15:16 -0800</pubDate>
		<author>dougthedrummer</author>
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			<![CDATA[Come Celebrate the First Four Weeks of the Second Decade of the Latest Millennium!!!<br /> <br />Yes, this Thursday January 28th Funk Yard returns to Charline's!  We are excited to be returning to Charline's with not only our new keyboardist Anthony Dichiachi, but with vocalist Laura Cozzi who will be joining us on stage for a few tunes!<br /> <br />So come join us for this intersection of auspicious occasions!  We'll be playing 8-11.  Show up early for Charline's always great Happy Hour and stay for a night of funkin fun tunes with Funk Yard...<br /> <br />Charline's Urban Tapas and Wine Bar<br />546 East Main Street<br />Ventura, CA 93001-2629<br /> <br />Peace, Doug Johnson]]>
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		<title>RESIDENT WEBSITE: News Section</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:18:04 -0800</pubDate>
		<author>Nick Goodenough</author>
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			<![CDATA[<b >Introduction</b><br />This section will feature refined articles about the WAV community. Articles will be journalistic pieces, not opinion pieces<br /><br /><b >Possible Article Topics</b><br />Artist interviews<br />Art show coverage<br />Community project updates (gardening, food drives, public outreach...)<br /><i >more ideas needed... contribute yours!</i><br /><br /><b >News Section Structure</b><br />_Title <i >(short and descriptive)</i><br />_Tagline <i >(short synopsis with a hook)</i><br />_Photo/Illustration <i >(mandatory, more than one hopefully)</i><br />_Article <i >(the meat...)</i><br />_Author<br />_Date posted<br />_Category<br />_Reader comments section<br /><br /><b >Organization</b><br />Readers will be able to search for articles by author name, category, or date posted.<br /><br /><b >Updating News</b><br />Articles will only be created and edited by a select group of authors (hopefully willing residents mostly). This way the content can be groomed to a high standard; there will be a place for off the cuff discussions created by anyone in the discuss section. The news section will be a highlight of the site, it should strive for creativity and professionalism. I plan to assist the authors with article standards and copy editing along with any other possible volunteers.<br /><br /><b >Photos and Illustration</b><br />I plan to have a hand in the creation or editing of all these assets to keep continuity in the site (this could change, depending on workload).<br /><br /><b >Questions For Discussion</b><br />What types of articles would you be interested in reading?<br />Would you interested in being an author; knowing articles will be refined and journalistic?<br />This section is still a bit under-developed, any creative ideas bursting out of your mind?]]>
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		<title>Information for New Forum Users</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2006 18:19:52 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Nick Goodenough</author>
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			<![CDATA[-- Before you can reply to any posts or start your own discussions you must become a member of the forum.  This is free of course and the only reason membership is required is to keep spammers, robots, and other nuisances out of the forums.  To become a member click "apply for one now" on the top left of the forum.  I will try to look over your application and give you membership as quickly as possible (hopefully the same day).  If you don't want to post anything you don't need a membership, everyone is free to look membership is not required.<br /><br />-- After becoming a member you'll  receive an email whenever  someone makes a new post.  You won't  receive another email until you visit the forum again.<br /><br />-- As a little disclaimer I put this whole site together by my lonesome in a few days so if something is acting wierd just send me an email and I'll get on fixing it.  Other than that have a good time and let your creativity flow.<br /><br />-- If you see these icons next to a users name <img src="http://www.placeonline.us/discussions/ventura/images/icons/admin.jpg" >, <img src="http://www.placeonline.us/discussions/ventura/images/icons/ventura.gif" >, or <img src="http://www.placeonline.us/discussions/ventura/images/icons/moderator.jpg" > it's because there site administrators.  The tree icon is for the web tech, the VENTURA icon is for city representatives, and the PLACE icons are for representatives of PLACE (projects linking art community & enviroment) who have taken time out of their busy schedules to help moderate and give feedback.]]>
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		<title>Show off your new work!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:05:35 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Nick Goodenough</author>
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			<![CDATA[Here's some of my recent works...<br />What have you been doing lately?<br /><br />NOTE: To add photos to your posts use the attachment tool under the comment reply box.  If your having troubles consult the Attachment tool how to <a href="http://www.pureconstellation.com/discussion/comments.php?DiscussionID=43" >discussion</a>.]]>
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		<title>Moving In: Questions &amp; Answers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:49:02 -0800</pubDate>
		<author>Chris Velasco</author>
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			<![CDATA[A discussion about leases, rents, security deposits, etc.]]>
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		<title>Floorplan Details!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:41:51 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Nick Goodenough</author>
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			<![CDATA[Hello all,<br /><br />Nick here, I've been working my butt off preparing the floor plans to be put online. I've created an <a href="http://www.placeonline.us/units/" >awesome sortable unit list</a> for everyone to get acquainted with. The actual floor plans are coming really soon! I'll start posting one or two at a time, when I find the time to pump the illustrations out. Until then browse over the <a href="http://www.placeonline.us/units/" >awesome sortable unit list</a>, find the part of the building you want to live in, how many rooms you'll need, if there's enough outdoor space, etc...<br /><br />Hope you all enjoy! I'm off to bed (currently 3:48a). Feel free to tell us how excited your are about living on the corner of Main and Thompson in unit E-209, or how awesome the three bedrooms upstairs in W1-115 will be for your kids. I know I'm excited, how about you?]]>
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		<title>Trade units with another WAVer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:10:32 -0800</pubDate>
		<author>Zelcer</author>
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			<![CDATA[Any one out there interested in trading units? I have a open space 2 bedroom unit on the second floor mezzanine #225 / Suite #213 and would like to know if there is anyone with a ground floor unit with a garage rollup door and porch or porches, with a one or two bedroom unit that would consider trading units with me. Working with large panels of glass, I have concerns about being on the second floor moving and creating my art in this unit even though it is a spatious cool unit. If youâ€™re interested please call me and we can discuss this opportunity 805 377-5994 Thanks for your consideration Michael Zelcer]]>
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		<title>HUMOR</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 17:49:52 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>S.Tune</author>
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			<![CDATA[With all the troubles in this world, it's always good to have a laugh.<br /><br />THREE WOMEN<br /><br /> THREE WOMEN , TWO YOUNGER, AND ONE SENIOR CITIZEN, WERE SITTING NAKED  IN A SAUNA. <br />SUDDENLY THERE WAS A BEEPING SOUND. THE YOUNG WOMAN PRESSED HER  FOREARM AND THE BEEP STOPPED.<br /> <br />THE OTHERS LOOKED AT HER QUESTIONINGLY. <br />'THAT WAS MY PAGER,' SHE SAID. I HAVE A MICROCHIP UNDER THE SKIN OF MY ARM.<br />A FEW MINUTES LATER, A PHONE RANG. THE SECOND YOUNG WOMAN LIFTED HER  PALM TO HER EAR. <br />WHEN SHE FINISHED, SHE EXPLAINED, 'THAT WAS MY MOBILE PHONE.. I  HAVE A MICROCHIP IN MY HAND.'<br /><br />THE OLDER WOMAN FELT VERY LOW -TECH... NOT TO BE OUT DONE, SHE DECIDED  SHE HAD TO DO  SOMETHING JUST AS IMPRESSIVE. <br />SHE STEPPED OUT OF THE SAUNA AND WENT  TO THE BATHROOM. <br />SHE RETURNED WITH A PIECE OF TOILET PAPER HANGING FROM HER REAR END. THE OTHERS RAISED THEIR EYEBROWS AND STARED AT HER. <br /> <br />THE OLDER WOMAN  FINALLY SAID........ WELL, WILL YOU LOOK AT THAT... I'M GETTING A FAX!!]]>
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		<title>Ask PLACE A Question!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2006 08:21:13 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>Chris Velasco</author>
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			<![CDATA[Dear Friends:<br /><br />Please add any questions you would like to ask us here. Talk to you soon!]]>
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		<title>a poem</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:46:20 -0700</pubDate>
		<author>dadogodo</author>
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			<![CDATA[I  started a poem that :we can all work on. Here is what I have so far:  <br />                                 <br />                                                          and the people said lets make a WAV<br />                                                                   now in the land of V                 <br />                                                                   came PLACE to set artist free<br />                                                                    from daily toil, thus update<br />                                                                    dreams made real, a fine fate..<br />                                                                    for artist to hold out <br />                                                                    they must be free to create]]>
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		<title>FUNDRAISING for WAVers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:10:25 -0800</pubDate>
		<author>S.Tune</author>
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			<![CDATA[To raise $750,000.00, we could invite 750 people to a $1000 plate dinner. <br /><br />Or 375 people to a $2000 plate dinner. Dinner donated by a local restaurant close to the WAV.<br /> <br />With the plate purchase, a chance to win selected artworks, donated by artists. Each painting or other artwork could have a number and then placed in a bowl, with our friendly and honest WAV  nun pulling the winners out. WAV would have their $750,000. - donors a full stomach and some would have an artwork, the restaurant could get a lot of free publicity now and later, from the WAV, and would then become the favorite place to eat for all Wavers and their friends.<br />The art donated would be a gift from artists, and a small booklet could be made as advertising for those artists generosity, and later given or sold at the WAV. Guess they could also get a plate of food.<br />OK...lets hear some more fundraising ideas. We're talking big bucks here. Please don't say who will pay for the food. I said - plate.. not food...food is extra.(joke)<br />P.S. I would donate some paintings.]]>
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