Kristen JeffersEight Things I’ve Learned in Eight Years in and out of the DC (and Baltimore) AreasIntroducing my series of life lessons I’ve learned from eight years of living in the greater Baltimore-Washington region2d ago22d ago2
Kristen JeffersWe will have a (Black, South Asian) Woman President, but at what cost?Welcome back to what I call my UnGentrified Front Porch, the home each week for my essay of the week and some of my vlogs and project…Aug 28Aug 28
Kristen JeffersI should have left you with some dope words to read…but I have some dope words to listen to!I’ve been away from Medium, but I have a new podcast!Aug 27Aug 27
Kristen JeffersLet’s Make Some Wishes, 2023 EditionHey 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, 2023Dec 13, 2023
Kristen JeffersIn defiance of gentrificationLaunching my workbook, living my best life and wanting everyone to do the same, not just the rich and healthy.Nov 30, 20234Nov 30, 20234
Kristen JeffersI 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, 2023Jul 17, 2023
Kristen JeffersIt 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, 2023Jun 30, 2023
Kristen JeffersWhat I need from in-person conferences and convening in 2023What it takes to get me outside and get me home without medical incident these days.Jun 16, 2023Jun 16, 2023
Kristen JeffersNC Fried Urbanism, Part 1Things 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 mediaJun 6, 20232Jun 6, 20232
Kristen JeffersI’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, 2023May 26, 2023