Welcome to This Used to Be the Place, a blog exploring the shifting landscape of live music, nightlife, and cultural economies. Written by someone who’s moved from running venues and festivals to shaping policies at City Hall, this space connects the dots between what’s happening on the ground and what’s happening in government. I started this Substack to document what’s changing, what we’re losing, what we’re gaining, and what’s possible—especially for those of us who know music is more than just entertainment. Expect thoughts on policy, place, people, and the complicated economics of keeping culture alive.