Here is the first version of the column...an introduction of sorts.

 

A 'Cincitecture' Manifesto of Sorts

June 20, 2007 | CITY BEAT

 

This might sound a bit masochistic, but one of the things I like about being a native Cincinnatian is the reaction I get when I tell people that this is my hometown. I fully admit to having an atrocious memory, but I honestly cannot recall ever having received a positive reaction to this revelation. OK, maybe once or twice, but in the great majority of cases reactions usually go a little something like this:

 

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This is something that has been long overdue in my opinion.

By focusing on a different architectural monument or structure each month, Cincitecture will aim to get people to have a more dynamic, engaging interaction with their environment...

...I probably won’t be focusing on our more “monumental” structures. There’s plenty of readily available information out there on places like the Carew Tower or Union Terminal.......I’d like to be able to talk about places that don’t get as much publicity but are significant and/or tell an interesting story related to the city’s history.

 

Seems like she is not quite sure of her aim here.  I would prefer she discuss current designs and urban design issues rather than presenting different historic buildings each week.  But I'll take what I can get.

Agreed, Jskinner.  I wrote up a long response, but unless they require approval first, it didn't show up.

 

In essence, not what I would hope for in a long-overdue local arch column.