Opinion: A Sustainable Downtown Design for Amherst
Local and Green In the last month, Amherst officials have been inviting the public to...
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Public Comment: Re-envisioning the Jones Library Expansion Project
The following public comment was shared at the town’s Section 106 Review for the Jones...
A Few Questions for Dr. Xi, Amherst’s New Superintendent of Schools
A Few Questions For… is an occasional feature of the Indy, aimed at helping our readers...
Opinion: Does the Town of Amherst Still Value K–12 Education? Some Thoughts on the Amherst School Budget Crisis
By Art and Maura Keene We have been heartbroken by the ongoing proposals for drastic...
Letter: Jones Leadership Lacks the Vision to Build a Library for the 21st Century
Some time ago, in my criticism of the plans to demolish and then rebuild parts...
Letter: Governor’s State of the Commonwealth Address Offers a Big Vision
On Wednesday evening it was my great pleasure to attend Governor Healy‘s first State of...
A Better World Is Possible: Social Housing. How A New Generation Of Activists Are Reinventing Housing
The article “Social Housing: How A New Generation Of Activists Are Reinventing Housing” by H....
Issues & Analyses: Mode Shift #2 -Supporting Sustainable, Equitable Transportation
What Does It Look Like To Build A Robust Bicycle Network? Who Is It For?...
Opinion: Dreaming About An Elementary School. An Imaginary Checklist
Thanks to Jennifer Shiao, Toni Cunningham, and others I am trying to follow the conversations...
Opinion: Dreaming About An Elementary School Performance Space
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles about envisioning a new...
Opinion: Dreaming About An Elementary School. Spaces
Let’s dream a little. We are planning an elementary school, and all the models we...
A Better World Is Possible: The Ultimate Guide To Creating Walkable Streets
Editor’s’ note: Do walkable streets promote stronger communities and stronger local economies? Strong Towns, a...