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Brand Shepherds

As sign fabricators, it’s our job to make our clients look good. The key to our success: being a brand shepherd.

Guilty By (Homeowners') Association

Arguing with your neighbors all the way to the state Supreme Court

Perfect Is The Enemy Of Good

Learning the value of saying yes to good enough.

Urbanism Finds An Audience On TikTok

Teens are calling it 'city planning' and it's the rage on social media.

Walkability: Urban Planning's Gateway Drug

How good street design can extend your life expectancy.

Farewell 2021, Can't Say That We'll Miss You

In which we show 2021 out the door. We do stop to highlight some of the best architecture from the year, but yeah... it's time to start fresh with 2022.

Don't Believe These Urban (Development) Legends

Some useful lessons from Jacksonville's experience with urban development.

How Trust Makes The World Go Round

The economy is roaring. Why doesn't it feel that way? Plus, a creative solution to an age old question: how many OSHA violations can we commit at once?

Finding Our Way

Signs are the only thing standing between us and anarchy.

Brand Shepherds

As sign fabricators, it’s our job to make our clients look good. The key to our success: being a brand shepherd.

High Fives For Five-Over-Ones

We make the case for our much maligned friend, the five-over-one.

Horror Stories From The Supply Chain

BOO! Your shipment is delayed. Let's check back in on the everything shortage.

Energy Is Good, Actually

Why renewable energy is something to be excited about and not just a chore.

Will The Metaverse Need Sign Makers?

Will virtual reality put us out of business? Can you use a recycling bin to catch an alligator? Find out!

Good Design That's Worth Celebrating

We celebrate some good design ideas... and we celebrate a big inflatable moon that got loose at a moon festival.

Why Urban Planners Love Golf Carts

Golf carts: why they're great and why getting one is a responsible and good thing to do.

Aparkalypse Now

Why minimum parking requirements are bad.

How To Celebrate Labor Day

In celebration of Labor Day this weekend, let's talk about ways to reduce work-related stress.

The Incalculable Value Of A Civic Gem

Beautiful urban parks don’t just appear out of nowhere. They require a lot of hard work.