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About 365 Days Ago ...
It's hard to believe that we launched the first issue of the Kilbourne Group newsletter a year ago. We are grateful for your continued readership and interest; thank you! We look forward to continuing to keep you updated on news, insights and happenings concerning Downtown Fargo.
Related to that, we recently announced an international conceptual design competition for the U.S. Bank Plaza and surface parking lot located along Broadway in Downtown Fargo. Via the contest, named Downtown Fargo: an urban-infill competition, we are challenging designers to envision a multi-use urban solution that addresses retail, office, residential, parking, and plaza space needs. The competition - which has already been promoted in a number of professional and student architecture venues - is open to all licensed and aspiring architects, designers, engineers, landscape architects, and students enrolled in related academic programs. Currently there are 50 competition entrants representing 18 countries; wow!
The opportunity to envision the future of an entire mixed-use block in a vibrant city such as Fargo comes along perhaps only once in a person's lifetime. It is exciting to the see the global interest in our community.
There are currently 151 accredited professional programs in architecture housed in only 117 institutions across America, one of which is North Dakota State University. We are fortunate to live in a city that embraces great design in architect, landscape architecture and art.
How do we become a "Chicago on the prairie" in terms of building a reputation as a community that values, understands, appreciates and supports smart design? Our aim is that Downtown Fargo: an urban-infill competition acts as a catalyst to the process.
Architecture matters. Truly. It affects us every day. Great architecture inspires us and lifts us up. Poor design can frustrate us and de-motivate us. I'm excited to see and feel the design visions of these talented individuals and firms.
Design plan finalists will be displayed at a public exhibition in Downtown Fargo in early December, with winners announced December 10.
Visit competition.kilbournegroup.com for more information.
As summer fades to autumn, these words once spoken by Albert Camus (French novelist, essayist and playwright; 1913-1960) are especially timely: "Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower." Slow down, disconnect a bit, and take some time to enjoy the beautiful flowers that surround us. You won't regret it.
Enjoy the journey,
Doug Burgum
Founder and Chairman, Kilbourne Group
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See the Debut of the North Dakota Mural
The North Dakota Mural, a 13 x 24 ft. mural by Pop icon and North Dakota native, James Rosenquist, will soon be unveiled at Plains Art Museum. You can be there!
The mural will be unveiled at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 7 at Plains Art Museum. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided. Rosenquist will share the extraordinary story of the mural and discuss its inspiration. The completion and hanging of the mural completes a major leg of the Museum's capital campaign, There's a Little Artist in All of Us. |
 
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What's the buzz on the street? What's happening in the heart of the city?
What's...downtown, baby?
WHEN:
Thursday, September 23 - TOMORROW!
8:30 a.m. OR 4:30 p.m.
(pick the time that works best for you)
WHERE:
222 Studio (behind Atomic Coffee in Downtown Fargo)
WHY:
The only way to be "in-the-know" is to attend.
See you ...downtown, baby!
Sponsored by: Downtown Community Partnership and Fargo Downtowner
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Pass it On...and Win a Prize!
The Kilbourne Group newsletter is celebrating a birthday; it's 1!
In honor of this occasion, Kilbourne Group is giving away a $25 gift certificate toArt Materials, located at 300 Broadway.
How do you enter? Simply forward this edition on to 10 people who aren't already on the distribution list. Once you've done that (we're on the honor roll system, folks), send an "I sent it to 10!" message to mailto:info@kilbournegroup.com and your name will be entered into the drawing for the gift certificate. Good luck! |
The Unconventional
Book Tour
A book with its
very own roadshow.
The Art of Non-Conformity written by Chris Guillebeau has just released, and the book tour is coming to Fargo!
What's Unconventional About It?
The Unconventional Book Tour will travel from New York City to Portland, Oregon in 53 initial stops from September-December, followed by 10 additional stops on a swing through Canada in January.
Attend the Book Tour in Fargo
Sign up to attend -- the Fargo book tour "meet-up" will be held at Zandbroz on October 5th at 7:00 p.m. - 420 N. Broadway. |
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