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Des Moines Perspective is a blog dedicated to discussion of urbanism and community in the Des Moines metro area. I will be developing using this web site/blog to advocate for more thoughtful, connected, compact development in Des Moines and the surrounding areas.

Soon after moving to Des Moines, in September 2007, I started organizing the Des Moines Rehabers Club. The DSMRC mission is to promote neighborhood revitalization and restoration of Des Moines' unique building stock by informing, educating, inspiring, and supporting each other in all phases of home renovation and maintenance.