Tag: house tours

Hello, This is The New York Times Calling

Andrea Cordonier

Arts & Culture, Community, Place & Space, Sociology & Psychology, Volunteerism

It’s not every day that The New York Times calls one for an interview. But I arrived home recently to find a message from Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir. The topic? Charity house tours in New York City and the potential breach of privacy that cellphone cameras pose to homeowners. Read more
The Secret Life of Houses and Other Buildings

Andrea Cordonier

Arts & Culture, Bricks & Mortar, Community, History & Heritage, Not-for-Profit, Place & Space, Social & Affordable Housing, Special Events, Volunteerism

Don’t know why exactly it has taken so many years for me to finally attend the Doors Open Ottawa event. Whatever the reason I suspect it would also explain my lack of participation to date in the glorious Jane’s Walk events, too. Seems the dates never make it onto my calendar and then poof! they… Read more