I’m a lifelong sports fan, and a huge NFL fan. As I was watching some football games this past Sunday, I began thinking about the extraordinary financial success of sports and the enormous public and private investment behind it. And I wondered, why has sports been able to attracts that level of commitment while arts and culture continue to fight for support? The 2026 FIFA World Cup filled stadiums across U.S., mobilized host cities, and drew investment in transportation, s

Historic Downtown San Anselmo, California Think about a street you visit often, not necessarily the most beautiful or important street in your community, but one that draws you back time after time. What makes you return? Perhaps it is where you stop for coffee, meet a friend for lunch, shop at a familiar market, attend a performance, or simply walk and take in what is happening around you. Now think about what you experience while you are there. What does the architecture