We Build 05/25/2010
 It was time to grab those paint brushes and work on a Habitat for Humanity home this weekend. We decided to take some time out to help other women realize the dream of homeownership. All of the prospective clients were women and I’d like to think that they were laughing *with* us. I have to say that we did a great job, especially with No Streaks! Sola performing quality control on our handiwork. Canstruction 04/25/2010
We were excited to be a part of an event that donates canned goods to Second Harvest Food Bank, a local food bank that collects and distributes food to over 600 non-profit partner agencies. The efficient engineer (that's me) wanted to combine form and function with a building made out of the canned goods, aka canstruction. With the help of Dana the Architect and Yasmin the Design Builder, we made it happen. So what can you make out of 60 cans of olives, 12 cans of mushrooms, 10 boxes of spaghetti, 8 cans of tomato paste, 6 cans of tomato bisque and 4 bottles of Big House Red? Check out the process and final results below.  Building Sketch  Setting Up  After! Legislative Days 03/22/2010
 You would think that the first of the year would be slow, but this year started off with a bang and has not slowed down. There’s marketing, billable work and daily administrative tasks to do…but, finding the time to go to Legislative Days was an easy decision. I dug out the northern coat and walked the halls of the capitol to lobby local legislators on bills that design professionals statewide should support. SB 1964 and HB 701 allow us to limit our liability through professional contracts. Thanks to all that welcomed us and special kudos to Rep. Horner and Rep. Mayfield for co-sponsoring the bill.  Cleveland rocks, Cleveland rocks. The theme song from the Drew Carey Show used to sing in my head every time Ken would talk about his hometown. Now I know why. You can see the influences of Daniel Burnham’s plan on this city on a lake. The arcade is a jewel in the middle of downtown and the outdoor restaurants that line East 4th Street remind me of quaint cafes tucked away in an European alley.  Along East 4th Street, the tables were three deep and the entire area was buzzing of energy. Is there an underutilized side street in your downtown? Maybe its time to reclaim those streets so that you can enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine outside, sans car fumes. Moving Day at the City of Cocoa 08/03/2009
 Planning, design, construction and finally moving day…a special thanks to all at the City of Cocoa for their vision, hard work and belief in the community. Today, I am proud to announce that Cocoa’s new LEED certified City Hall is open for business. Located in Historic Cocoa Village, this new civic building will consolidate city departments and services that were scattered throughout the city. The High Line - Now Open 06/09/2009
 From freight to public open space. You have to give it to NYC. They find opportunities in places no one would think to look. The High Line is a former freight line on the west side of Manhattan in the Meatpacking District. Ten years after the Friends of the High Line was formed to advocate for the High Line's preservation and reuse as public open space, it is now open and I'm going to check it out. This morning on NPR, they compared it to an open air museum. I picture it as a trail high up in the air and I love trails. I run on trails. I ride my bike on trails. I plan lots and lots of trails and sometimes I even design a trail or two. I know it sounds geeky but I really want to see the railings. Bike to Work Day 05/22/2009
 Thanks to the City of Orlando, LYNX, Kyle’s Bike Shop, Pearl Izumi and Infusion Tea for putting together a great event. Kudos to everyone who braved the rain. Lets make every day bike to work day!  Chef Challenge is a culinary competition featuring two of Orlando’s finest Chefs battling it out for charity benefiting the Threshold Center for Autism. All proceeds go to the construction of a state of the art activities center for the developmentally disabled of Central Florida. Special thanks to Advisory Board Member, Mr. Bob Gilbert, and PBS&J for inviting us to be part of such a wonderful event and charity. For more information on the Threshold Center for Autism, please click here. Dinner on the Avenue 04/18/2009
 Great friends, food and wine on a beautiful day. What more do you need? How about a bunch of themed tables along a carfree street parkside. This was the first year we hosted a table at Winter Park's Dinner on the Avenue with Infusion Tea. No gloom and doom here. Our pink slip party included lots of pink tulle, pink cupcakes and rose wine. Next door, our friends at Studio Cara were gold diggers manning the Bailout table. We helped them hand out stimulus money. | Myra Planning
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