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A blog about cities, higher ed, marketing and community by Lindsey Fair


Space Loyalities Gone Digital
Our greatest comfort lies in the places we live, and through the production of our social spaces, we derive our sense of belonging to...
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Are city-brands resilient (as brands) post-crisis?
Economic crisis' and other categories such as crime, terror, political, or natural disasters are considered anathema in branding...
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You can tell a lot about a person by what they read
My mom told me once that you can lend a friend anything but money or books. Those two, if not returned, my just end the relationship. I...
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Who's job is it, really?
Let's start with a quick history lesson: 2005 > Conference Board of Canada announces a significant skills gap among recent graduates....
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BEARDS, BEERS AND BOOKS: A curated HIPSTERFICATION WALK
Hipster chasing is the oh-not-so-new 'cool' in economic development strategies. Urban revitalization through youthification has become...
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The Greenwashed, Trendy Gardener: Urban Agriculture as Brand
In the world of branding, Nathan McClintock has arguably developed his own personal brand as an expert in urban agriculture. He, through...
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Kingston is doing ok: Current Planning Challenges for Kingston (2019)
Download the PDF to see the speaking notes.
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