Josh, I like this idea a lot. As a PR person, it bugs me to be tarred with the same brush as those who are too lazy or inexperienced to know who and how to pitch. I once proposed a system that was a roughly similar: PR people would submit pitches and embargo dates and influencers would have early access so long as they never broke an embargo. Influencers could see pitches on topics they cared about and ignore everything else. Your system is probably more realistic.

Valerie, good to meet you virtually. Welcome to the neighborhood. There's actually a block group we formed earlier in summer with a website. I leave the details for you.

Thanks for the tip, Eric. I just signed up.

Mike/Claire: I think you're both missing the point. I have no problem with a new home replacing the old structure. The problem I DO have is that the new structure 1) went up without public comment or approval (try adding a second or third story to your house without those two steps); 2) Doesn't fit in with the neighborhood; 3)towers over the surrounding houses providing unobstructed views over the privacy fences most of us have and right into our back yards. The developer could have easily chosen a design that fit better and still turned a profit.