Ted Bradford
Navigator of Cities

By Gene Kansas & Trevor Williams

Meet Ted

Welcome to Good Stories

A Deeper Dive Into Some of Our Work & Accomplishments

Nighttime photo of the Pink Wall, a building with pink neon sign reading 'THE BLAR,' with trees in front and moving cars on the street.

Bolding Going Pink: The Blair in Decatur

Looks like a boutique hotel but really it’s an office building.

Q&A with Gene Kansas

A person standing in front of bookshelves filled with books, holding a sign that says 'Civil Sights'.

“Author Talk”

A Civil Sights Q&A with Writer Gene Kansas
Illustrations by Clay Kiningham

Read the Interview

A woman in a yellow dress standing against a weathered, peeling wall, with her arms outstretched and a serious expression.

A Magical Place

Discover Elizabeth & Edgewood

Exterior view of a modern storefront with large glass windows, a wooden door, and signage indicating it is a butcher, sandwich shop, and coffee spot named 'Kinship'. The window displays menu items like sandwiches, natural wines, provisions, and espresso. There is a streetlamp and a tree partly obscuring the right side of the storefront, and a bench and a parking sign are visible nearby.

A Historic Preservation

Serving Community

A person painting a mural of a woman's face formed with leaves on a white brick wall.

Of the Neighborhood

A Good Wall

A damaged room with a cracked wall, missing plaster, exposed brick, and debris on the floor.

History of the World

Award Winning Community Building

Two people hugging in an industrial-style room with brick walls and large windows, one holding a microphone.

Refuge Coffee Co.

A Welcoming Party

Person wearing a dark blue shirt and navy zip-up hoodie, holding a brick with engraved text, standing in front of a brick wall.

“Nobody Does This Anymore”

A Story About a Brick

Interior of a modern, spacious living space with multiple couches, wooden chairs, and large windows letting in natural light. There are pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, and a man sitting on a gray couch using a laptop. The space has a mix of contemporary and rustic decor, with plants and artwork visible.

The Be Nice House

A Principled Approach

A man at a podium preparing to speak at an event titled "Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn: An Evening with Author Gary M. Pomerantz". The stage features red curtains, two white chairs, and a large purple slide with white text projecting the event's name.

Gary Pomerantz Author Talk

Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn

A multi-story brick building with glass windows and a decorative circular emblem at the top center. There are electrical wires and a utility pole in front, with trees, parked cars, and a street view with signs below.

Once Upon a Time at the Clermont

Creativity Come to Life

Three donuts on a parchment paper-lined tray, with a wooden surface beneath. One donut is chocolate glazed, another is caramel glazed, and the third is coated with crushed pistachios.

You Say You Want a Revolution

Well, You Know

Two smiling women standing in front of a colorful mural on a brick wall. The mural features a woman's portrait with the words 'The Future is Bright' and other text about a Girl Scout leader. Two workers are on a lift painting part of the mural, and there are city buildings in the background.

The Future is Bright

Featuring Roslyn Pope

Cityscape view with tall buildings, including a prominent mural of a man with glasses and a hat, and a billboard that reads 'JESUS SAVES' against a cloudy sky.

John Lewis Mural

More Than a Mural

A glass of sparkling water with bubbles, in front of a blurred American flag and another flag, on a wooden background.

Jazz Diplomacy

See Their Visit

Close-up of a teal-colored surface with black cursive writing and a black line drawing of a butterfly.

2026 Navigating Stars

See the Stars

An urban street scene with tall buildings, storefronts, street lamps, and a patterned crosswalk on a cloudy day.

High, Higher, Hillyer

Making History for the History Center