In 2014, Lisa Austin and Stephen Sonnenberg penned an article for the Erie Reader's blog titled "Considering the City." In this article, Austin and Sonnenberg explored four steps that could be taken to improve the visual landscape in Erie, improve the lives of residents, and make a better impression on visitors. The steps outlined in this article are still relevant in 2019 and connect to Peter Kageyama's recent keynote presentation.
The four improvements that Austin and Sonnenberg recommend are:
Replace dead trees
Stop front yard and sidewalk parking
Don't litter
Get rid of illegal signs
Read the full article and a description of each action item by clicking the link below.
