The Sidewalk Ballet Field Guide
The Sidewalk Ballet Field Guide is a growing collection of the people, organizations, projects, books and ideas shaping the way we think about cities. It begins with the conversations on the podcast, but extends beyond them—connecting the people doing the work, the places where it’s happening, and the ideas worth carrying forward. Think of it as part reference library, part trail of breadcrumbs: a way to follow the ongoing conversation about cities wherever it leads.
Explore the Field Guide by type, browse alphabetically or by date, or search for something specific. Use the tags to follow connections between people, places, projects, ideas and conversations.
Nolan Marshall III
Nolan Marshall III is a civic leader and place-management professional whose career spans public policy, economic development, and community building. Now President and CEO of Downtown Los Angeles’ Social District, he brings experience from New Orleans, Dallas, Vancouver, and two decades of work making cities work better for people.
LA’s Social District
A 52-block Downtown Los Angeles district working at the intersection of place management, community building, and one of the city’s largest sports and entertainment destinations.