Andrew ponders what happens when a Central Illinois brand goes under, and what that means for Champaign-Urbana.
Posts by Andrew Dunham:
Morrow Plot Marauders
The story of how the Vietnam War almost spelled the end of the Morrow Plots
Looking towards the future at Chanute
Chanute is one of our region's most challenging redevelopment dilemmas, here are some ideas on how to approach it.
What if Champaign-Urbana got Amazon’s HQ2?
It was never going to happen, but what would occur if we got America's most coveted corporate prize?
On Champaign-Urbana’s skyline
After a building frenzy, Champaign-Urbana now has a bonafide skyline. What does that mean for our civic identity?
Emo music: Champaign-Urbana’s exports
The first web browser, canned whipped cream, and supercomputing technology are nice and all, but C-U's cultural influence is an often-overlooked piece of the twin cities' legacy.
Neil Street Plaza: Reconciling the ghosts of Champaign’s downtown mall
Thirty years after we demolished the pedestrian mall in Downtown Champaign, let's learn about what could be Champaign's newest addition.
Where else did Joseph Royer go?
Andrew explores the work of famed local architect Joseph Rovey in C-U and beyond.
What’s next for Lincoln Square?
Andrew follows up on his previous musings about the Urbana mall with some humble suggestions.
When Lincoln Square was iconic
Andrew tells a story of an influential mall that couldn't catch a break.