Lakepointe Church Rockwall Advice

Before a Facilities Upgrade or New Development: 3 Insights and 1 Industry Tip  There are 3 critical steps to make the proverbial magic happen for a superior and cost-effective new development or facilities upgrade.   I started by asking two professionals, one Pastor of Operations and one Interior Designer, for some direct advice for Pastors embarking on a remodel or new church build. Three […]

What Makes a Public Space Actually Work? A DFW Placemaking Framework

A lively evening plaza shows what makes a public space successful: shaded seating, café tables, and neighbors gathering.

Great public spaces aren’t accidents. A proven framework built on access, comfort, activity, and sociability explains why some plazas thrive while others sit empty. It’s six o’clock on a Tuesday and the plaza outside a downtown Dallas office tower sits empty except for a security guard checking his phone. Six blocks away, a smaller square […]