tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post7084730148006454190..comments2023-03-26T10:44:28.679-07:00Comments on Design Faith: When Place Means FlintKenneth Caldwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11877278524477312027noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-38375775250774925742013-07-05T06:31:14.378-07:002013-07-05T06:31:14.378-07:00I appreciate Gordon putting into words his thought...I appreciate Gordon putting into words his thoughts and feelings for Flint--many of which I share. It's hard to look back at the city knowing what it once was, but, at the same time, considering what can be done to make it a special place once again.theChurchGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838505079184828260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-90248406459898203442013-06-16T01:06:27.706-07:002013-06-16T01:06:27.706-07:00A terrific interview. Fascinating. I can't rel...A terrific interview. Fascinating. I can't relate personally to Flint, but I can relate to how economic and political forces destroy what we know. Am fascinated by the shrinkimg city concept. It parallels the backlash against useless consumption. Living with less. Trying to live better with what's left. It's not just cities that can't ceaselessly grow. It's economies in general. The idea of managed shrinking gives me hope and makes me feel less of a cog, individually.Charlotte from Italynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-17261161337256195962013-06-15T17:33:59.533-07:002013-06-15T17:33:59.533-07:00Hey, thanks Dave.Hey, thanks Dave.Gordon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911010126952753812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-86901905365772056622013-06-15T13:44:39.983-07:002013-06-15T13:44:39.983-07:00I use to live on Jane ave and it was scary even in...I use to live on Jane ave and it was scary even in 1979. When I came back to visit my parent's from out of state we drove by Jane St. I couldn't beleive it looked like a war zone. I would never take that chance of ever visiting the Eastside of Flint, Mi again. Scary!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-12347761528008867522013-06-15T11:25:04.658-07:002013-06-15T11:25:04.658-07:00Gordon's book portrays the situation in Flint ...Gordon's book portrays the situation in Flint very accurately. He's also good at hiding his feelings. I never knew what he felt at the range until I read the book. By the way, Gordon, for the first time shooting, you're not a bad shot.Dave Starrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-9794902265516071222013-06-15T09:54:46.117-07:002013-06-15T09:54:46.117-07:00I also went to Civic Park and am so sad about what...I also went to Civic Park and am so sad about what has happened to my city. My house on Hamilton near Dupont doesn't look too bad and the tree my dad planted in the back yard is still there. The area all round looks bad. I believe Flint can come back but in a different way. Getting rid of all the bad looking houses and making green areas is a start but some how jobs need to be found for all those out of work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5314334776379149827.post-83578412016612984062013-06-15T09:21:40.482-07:002013-06-15T09:21:40.482-07:00I applaud your efforts in Flint, Gordon and I tota...I applaud your efforts in Flint, Gordon and I totally understand the pull of your hometown. Although I've lived in mid-Michigan since 1978, my home is still Rochester, NY.Elizabeth Meyettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15876378937432391881noreply@blogger.com