“In the twentieth century, Kansas City produced two uniquely American geniuses who would both forever alter the physical and cultural landscape of the country. One of these men built a magic kingdom, a fantasy world that offered nonstop, wholesome family… — Tanner Colby Copy Share Image
“You are the sum total of the people you meet and interact with in the world. Whether it’s your family, peers, or co-workers, the… — Tanner Colby Copy Share Image
“In the twenty-first century, the visions of J.C. Nichols and Walt Disney have come full circle and joined. “Neighborhoods” are increasingly “developments,” corporate theme parks. But corporations aren’t interested in the messy ebb and flow of humanity. They want stability and predictable rates of return. And although racial discrimination is no longer a stated policy for real estate brokers and… — Tanner Colby Copy Share
“In the twentieth century, Kansas City produced two uniquely American geniuses who would both forever alter the physical and cultural landscape of the country.… — Tanner Colby Copy Share Image
“There’s only one way America’s neighborhoods will begin to integrate: people have to want it more than vested public and corporate interests are opposed… — Tanner Colby Copy Share Image
“Many people in Nixon’s camp had genuine faith in affirmative action. It wasn’t designed to fail, but it wasn’t designed to succeed, either; the… — Tanner Colby Copy Share Image
“Trying to corral the suburban stampede with a bunch of school buses was like herding cats. Actually, it was worse than herding cats. It… — Tanner Colby Copy Share Image
“Vann also came to realize something else. As offensive as the lack of cultural awareness in the office was, part of that deficit was… — Tanner Colby Copy Share Image
