Ben KaplanWhy I Left IowaI left Iowa because I had been abused, and leaving was the only way to reclaim my life.1d ago1d ago
Ben KaplaninCorridor UrbanismSteak and Dessert UrbanismUrbanists want their vegetables too.Mar 16, 20231Mar 16, 20231
Ben KaplaninCorridor UrbanismDunkin Donuts Coming to WFLA BuildingEastern Iowa Food service will be converting the WFLA building on 1st Ave and 19th St NE into a Dunkin Donuts and the regional offices of…Jun 17, 2022Jun 17, 2022
Ben KaplaninCorridor UrbanismWould It Make Cedar Rapids Better If This Was Torn Down for a Gas Station?Obviously not.Sep 9, 2021Sep 9, 2021
Ben KaplaninCorridor UrbanismMount Vernon Road is Dangerous By DesignAnd the city’s proposed redesign keeps it that way.Jun 11, 20211Jun 11, 20211
Ben KaplanColor is back on the Mac!By god, they actually did it. They made the Mac fun again. I love the design of the new iMacs. They’re fun, stylish, and the perfect…Apr 21, 2021Apr 21, 2021
Ben KaplanThe Living Room PutschYesterday, January 6th, 2021, a violent mob of fascist protesters incited by the President of the United States stormed the United States…Jan 7, 2021Jan 7, 2021
Ben KaplaninCorridor UrbanismGuest Post: Rents Are Going Up — And We As A City Should Expect More From LandlordsThis is a guest post by Eric Gutschmidt. Gutschmidt has been a landlord for over 11 years and is the owner of Gutschmidt Properties. He is…Nov 1, 2020Nov 1, 2020
Ben KaplaninCorridor UrbanismCedar Rapids Residents Face $1000s in Surprise Expenses — And Most Can’t Get Any ReliefFour figure deductibles, tree removal, electrical expenses, gas, food. And no help in sight?Aug 14, 20201Aug 14, 20201