The Housing Standard
For me, the last couple of years have been a time of planning and transition. Seeing where I need to be and making the moves necessary...
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Michael Rogers
Oct 21, 20234 min read
Why
I’ve stated on several occasions that this blog is more for me than it is for anyone else. I’m as real as I can be on purpose… no matter...
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Michael Rogers
Aug 3, 20233 min read
The Bold Line Between Planned Development and Grassroots Movement
I’m currently caught between two schools of thought. I’ve thrown around the term “community development” several times lately. To me,...
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Michael Rogers
Jun 28, 20233 min read
A Renewed Vision
I’m a person that likes having a big vision for things. I have high expectations that I rarely meet. I set goals that seem to stay just...
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Michael Rogers
Apr 30, 20233 min read
Integrating the Arts into Our Downtowns
Several months ago, I had a brief conversation with someone about integrating “the arts” into rural communities. For a quick technical...
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Michael Rogers
Apr 20, 20233 min read
Building Character in South Arkansas
I’ll start out with a simple reminder that I choose to live in South Arkansas. There are plenty out there who can say that they were...
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Michael Rogers
Apr 13, 20233 min read
Building Community
The joke around my office is that when I come back from a few days off, there always seems to be a renewed focus on my part. The...
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Michael Rogers
Apr 13, 20232 min read
There is Safety in Building a Culture of Community
Let’s define a few words. Safety is the condition of keeping yourself and others protected from harm. Building, in this case, is the...
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