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Kristen Jeffers

Let’s Make Some Wishes, 2023 Edition

Hey y’all, Kristen here and this is my monthly newsletter. I used to write longer ones, but if you’ve read any of the past few issues…

Dec 13, 2023

Let’s Make Some Wishes, 2023 Edition

Dec 13, 2023

Kristen Jeffers

In defiance of gentrification

Launching my workbook, living my best life and wanting everyone to do the same, not just the rich and healthy.

Nov 30, 2023

In defiance of gentrification

Nov 30, 2023

Kristen Jeffers

I came home, and it was still there.

Reflections on my first casual trip home to Greensboro in a very long time, plus, not being on the Planetizen top 100 (but 200!)

Jul 17, 2023

The Greensboro skyline as it’s lit in the dark on July 8, 2023

Jul 17, 2023

Kristen Jeffers

It all started with the media.

From paper maps to AI-assisted audio transcripts, it’s always been about the written word and spoken voice to lift up my urbanism.

Jun 30, 2023

A group of people faces a panel in a hotel conference room. Kristen, masked, hands clasped, speaks to the room to warm it up.

Jun 30, 2023

Kristen Jeffers

What I need from in-person conferences and convening in 2023

What it takes to get me outside and get me home without medical incident these days.

Jun 16, 2023

Kristen is standing in front of a large window showcasing Uptown Charlotte, She’s in a blazer and their face is covered in a mask and wearing their conference badge,

Jun 16, 2023

Kristen Jeffers

NC Fried Urbanism, Part 1

Things have changed, but I’ve changed too. Part 1 of my thoughts on CNU for the first time in 5 years, NC in four and urbanist media

Jun 6, 2023

Kristen in a blue t-shirt and green pants standing next to a sign that says Welcome to North Carolina and smiling. Mask down so she can record a video

Jun 6, 2023

Kristen Jeffers

I’m going home next week. He won’t be there, though.

Going home is always a big deal. But there’s not just one, but two major things that have happened since then on my mind this week.

May 26, 2023

A wooden chair painted green is sitting in a room on a white drape, as if it’s being photographed for a fashion or architecture magazine spread.

May 26, 2023

Kristen Jeffers

Some of my transit stories are magic

Today I got to use a major transit addition for the third time on its first day.

May 19, 2023

Kristen is wearing a light-skin mid-size Black person wearing a blue floral dress and black N95 respirator holding a black banner with Potomac Yard printed on it. She’s standing on a orange/grey hexagon tile pattern next to the new Potomac yard Metro train tracks facing the camera. The station mezzanine is above her head and has openings to the outside.

May 19, 2023

Kristen Jeffers

Medical cages, spiritual chains, and crowns of fear

The foundation of my personal discomfort and and how I found comfort in that discomfort

May 12, 2023

A chain link fence sealed with a rusted chain loop and lock, with a road closed sign in front of a green bush and a high rise building.

May 12, 2023

Kristen Jeffers

Blackboards and blackouts

I’m always at the top of the class, doing my best work, until I blackout.

May 6, 2023

A black chalkboard with white script that states “Use me well and keep me clean. I’ll never tell what I have seen.”

May 6, 2023

Kristen Jeffers

Kristen Jeffers

Kristen Jeffers, MPA, (she/they) centers Black Queer Feminist Urbanist thought and practice in her writing, speaking, and fiber craft making.

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