I am very happy to begin to post on this blog. This is the first time I have been given the opportunity to share some of my views regarding planning and urban design in this format.

A little about my background, I am originally from Lexington, Kentucky, where I lived for 16 years. I think it’s fair to say that many of my impressions regarding planning, in both the ills and successes, are formed from my time there. I went on to study in Colorado, where I received my Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Colorado at Denver. I presently work as the City Planner for the City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

I know that there is much to discuss and explain relating to my field of study and how it applies to aesthetics. I hope to address these soon in future blogs. I am excited to be on board with the blogger team and look forward to many future discussions, rants and dissertations!