Andrew James Manto

Designer/Storyteller/Maker working at the intersection of building, city, culture, and craft. @sidewalklabs formerly @azahner — @mitsap + @sarup_uwm alum

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@staubio Although, ‘acquiring right of way’ sounds way cleaner. Almost procedural.

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@staubio Thanks — did they just make a decision on the alignment? I thought we had moved beyond the ‘knocking down buildings for freeways’ phase of American history.

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@staubio @LCLoudmouth Yeah, it’s disappointing to see major investments in redundant infrastructure especially when there are ongoing conversations regarding removing the north loop freeway, which I imagine is a major feeder to the viaduct.

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@LCLoudmouth That reminds of of the design of the Kennedy Expressway in downtown Chicago. Lots of on/off ramps in close proximity. I believe they’ve removed a bunch of them now to try and ease congestion.

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@LCLoudmouth Yes!

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@LCLoudmouth All good, Wes. I super enjoy looking at the old planning maps of KC that you post from time to time. The alternate futures are fascinating to think about.

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Sun peeking through the blinds today #patterns #homerenovation #riseandshine @ Kansas City, Missouri https://t.co/hlgsi676rY

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@LCLoudmouth Check out that hill-shader effect on the overpasses. That drawing looks 3D!

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Board-formed concrete stairwell with solid wood railings @johnsoncountycommunitycollege #materialdesign #experientialdesign #lookingup @ Overland Park, Kansas https://t.co/EfFrenNFQf

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Installing and finishing new closet supports. #woodworking #homerenovation #workinprogress @ Kansas City, Missouri https://t.co/iPXOK14hhg

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Just posted a photo @ Milwaukee, Wisconsin https://t.co/fWzp39oZJP

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Refinishing some 100 year old trim. Check out the ends — they’re coped rather than mitered, and look just about as good as I imagine they did on the day they were made. #homerenovation #woodworking #details https://t.co/u2UKDBf1Re

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Under a railroad trestle. Big Blue River in Manhattan, KS. #outforawalk #fallcolors #weathered @ Manhattan, Kansas https://t.co/jJ6ud27OIg

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@michaelarossa But what’s the cheese curd situation over there?

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Cardboard corner protector. #puzzle #pressfit #smalldetails @ Kansas City, Missouri https://t.co/4pZ8BEQTFP

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@LCLoudmouth There’s bulky item pickup roughly twice a month in Jackson County where the city comes to your house and picks up most everything for free (out of pocket). When I see couches dumped in out-of-the-way areas I wonder whether or not people even know that program exists.

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Industrial building in North Kansas City. The galvanized panels looked almost brand new. #lookingup #corrugatedmetal #northkansascity @ North Kansas City, Missouri https://t.co/9E2gEUvaQH

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As seen in the Home Depot parking lot. Jeep Cherokee convertible with rims. You won’t find this rolling off an assembly line. Might be the only 4-door, 2-seat vehicle I’ve ever seen. #customrides #lessismore #carmods https://t.co/csfNXK8lbV

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Just posted a photo @ Watersmeet, Michigan https://t.co/GAkaJ4sWci