Author Archives: Rashid Faridi

About Rashid Faridi

I am Rashid Aziz Faridi ,Writer, Teacher and a Voracious Reader.

Don’t Blend In

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rashid Faridi

Orlando Espinosa Lifeis too short to be anything but happy. Make sure that you love deeply, forgive quickly, take chances, give everything with no regrets and remember the lessons the past has taught you as you learn to let go … Continue reading →

Posted in earth | Leave a comment

The New Urbanism: Fast, Nimble, Flexible, and Tactical

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Rashid Faridi

New Urbanism is an approach based on the principles of how cities and towns had been built for the last several centuries: walkable blocks and streets, housing and shopping in close proximity, and accessible public spaces. New Urbanism focuses on human-oriented … Continue reading →

Posted in earth | Leave a comment

A lesson in political theory from farmers’ unions

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on KAFILA – COLLECTIVE EXPLORATIONS SINCE 2006:
A little bemused, I heard a writer addressing the farmers’ protests recently say in all solidarity and sincerity – “What we have been writing about for long, you have demonstrated at ground…

Posted in earth | Leave a comment

New Ruralism: Solutions for Struggling Small Towns

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Rashid Faridi

THE DIRT Screamin Ridge farm, Vermont / Screamin Ridge New Urbanism is a well-known movement that aims to create more walkable communities. Less known is New Ruralism, which is focused on the preservation and enhancement of rural communities beyond the … Continue reading →