Seven answers: Social democracy

What is social democracy? Dynamic capitalism plus liberal democracy plus an effective social safety net.

2018-03-22 · 9 min · Frank Hecker

Seven answers: Wealth inequality

Is wealth inequality corrosive for democracy, and if so what then? It’s complicated . . .

2018-03-20 · 7 min · Frank Hecker

Seven answers: Introduction

Even though I’m not a candidate for office, I’m going to take a shot at answering seven questions raised by Jason Booms.

2018-03-20 · 3 min · Frank Hecker

The politics of the future

I start a new series of semi-random posts on political themes for the 21st century.

2017-08-20 · 3 min · Frank Hecker

Now that the Chrysalis has been created

I have some final thoughts after completing my series on the Chrysalis and the background to its creation.

2017-06-10 · 18 min · Frank Hecker

Creating the Chrysalis: Timeline

A timeline of significant events in the history of the Chrysalis and its surroundings, from 1962 to the present, with references.

2017-06-03 · 85 min · Frank Hecker

Creating the Chrysalis: Details, details

Getting the details right on the Chrysalis, featuring Living Design Lab and Mahan Rykiel Associates.

2017-04-21 · 15 min · Frank Hecker

Creating the Chrysalis: What comes next

Now that construction of the Chrysalis is complete, what are the next steps to fulfill the vision of Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods?

2017-04-14 · 24 min · Frank Hecker

Creating the Chrysalis: Attracting the public

I discuss how the Chrysalis and Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods can attract visitors, based on research conducted by Integrated Insight.

2017-04-11 · 22 min · Frank Hecker

Creating the Chrysalis: Subfloor and related construction

I present more details on the Chrysalis foundation/basement or “subfloor” and related construction, featuring the work of Whiting-Turner.

2017-03-18 · 17 min · Frank Hecker