Comments on: Architectural Outlook: 2007 — Good Neighbors & Remodeling on the Rise http://theministrycafe.com/2007/02/16/architectural-outlook-2007-good-neighbors-remodeling-on-the-rise/ Serving Christ in a Coffee Culture Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:28:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Jon http://theministrycafe.com/2007/02/16/architectural-outlook-2007-good-neighbors-remodeling-on-the-rise/#comment-41 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:01:24 +0000 http://theministrycafe.com/2007/02/16/architectural-outlook-2007-good-neighbors-remodeling-on-the-rise/#comment-41 Travis -- Thanks for the comment. Your situation shows that sometimes you can do everything right and still encounter difficulties, which is why Ferrandi's suggestion is to "budget three years from the day they put down a contract to the day they break ground". Thankfully, in your situation, a judge was able to change the township's decision. There are probably other situations around the country where churches were not as fortunate. As you point out, being good neighbors does not preclude battling discrimanatory behavior. Jon www.TheMinistryCafe.com www.ChurchArchitects.com Travis — Thanks for the comment. Your situation shows that sometimes you can do everything right and still encounter difficulties, which is why Ferrandi’s suggestion is to “budget three years from the day they put down a contract to the day they break ground”. Thankfully, in your situation, a judge was able to change the township’s decision. There are probably other situations around the country where churches were not as fortunate. As you point out, being good neighbors does not preclude battling discrimanatory behavior.

Jon
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]]> by: TheMinistryCafe » Blog Archive » Architectural Outlook: 2007 — Traditonal Design Elements http://theministrycafe.com/2007/02/16/architectural-outlook-2007-good-neighbors-remodeling-on-the-rise/#comment-39 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 13:52:03 +0000 http://theministrycafe.com/2007/02/16/architectural-outlook-2007-good-neighbors-remodeling-on-the-rise/#comment-39 [...] Last week, we examined Trends 3 & 4 from the 7 Biggest Trends for Churches by Church Business.  Today, we’ll be looking at Trend 5: Traditional Design Elements Make a Comeback [...] […] Last week, we examined Trends 3 & 4 from the 7 Biggest Trends for Churches by Church Business.  Today, we’ll be looking at Trend 5: Traditional Design Elements Make a Comeback […]

]]> by: Travis http://theministrycafe.com/2007/02/16/architectural-outlook-2007-good-neighbors-remodeling-on-the-rise/#comment-38 Sat, 17 Feb 2007 23:27:54 +0000 http://theministrycafe.com/2007/02/16/architectural-outlook-2007-good-neighbors-remodeling-on-the-rise/#comment-38 Jon - I'm really enjoying this series of writings you're putting together. My church went through a lenghty process with our community, only to be turned-down after 2 years of effort. We appealed the case in the courts, since it seemed to be discriminatory (they approved a winery next to our property at the same time they turned us down.) The judge handed it back to the township and told them to change their decision. It's not like we haven't been good neighbors involved in our community. Our pastors and people fed and house the community on multiple occassions when their were serious floods over the past 2 years. We were in peoples houses clearing out the mud while the township was not. We provided food and coffee for the emergency services personnel that were on the scene during the night, and there are other things that we do uniquely for our community. Anyway, looking forward to your next installment! Jon - I’m really enjoying this series of writings you’re putting together. My church went through a lenghty process with our community, only to be turned-down after 2 years of effort. We appealed the case in the courts, since it seemed to be discriminatory (they approved a winery next to our property at the same time they turned us down.) The judge handed it back to the township and told them to change their decision. It’s not like we haven’t been good neighbors involved in our community. Our pastors and people fed and house the community on multiple occassions when their were serious floods over the past 2 years. We were in peoples houses clearing out the mud while the township was not. We provided food and coffee for the emergency services personnel that were on the scene during the night, and there are other things that we do uniquely for our community.

Anyway, looking forward to your next installment!

]]> by: TheMinistryCafe » Blog Archive » Architectural Outlook: 2007 — Multi-Everything? http://theministrycafe.com/2007/02/16/architectural-outlook-2007-good-neighbors-remodeling-on-the-rise/#comment-36 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:21:01 +0000 http://theministrycafe.com/2007/02/16/architectural-outlook-2007-good-neighbors-remodeling-on-the-rise/#comment-36 [...] Tomorrow we’ll be looking at Trend 3: Churches Must Act Like Good Neighbors [...] […] Tomorrow we’ll be looking at Trend 3: Churches Must Act Like Good Neighbors […]

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