A short video of author and New Yorker writer David Owen on “The Death and Life of Great American Cities” influenced his writing of “Green Metropolis.”
Tag: sustainability
Friday Five: What I Read in the Week that Was
Here are about the only five articles I read this week (although they are all excellent 🙂 ).
DPJ Article: The ‘Coolest’ House in Phoenix
GeOasis has developed a unique solution in a historic home to meet the Valley’s home cooling and heating needs using the solar energy stored just below our feet.
The Future According to Robert Crumb
In 1988, after the popular, “A Short History of America” series went out of print, Robert Crumb added three panels to answer the “What next?” question.
You may be an urbanite if…
A quick test to see if you are an urbanite.
DPJ Article: Local First Arizona‚ Shopping Local is Shopping Green
Not only was Greenbuild an opportunity to promote the virtues of shopping locally, it was also an opportunity for Local First Arizona to connect with many local green-business owners in Arizona.
DPJ Article: LEEDing the Way in Downtown Phoenix
Last week’s Greenbuild Conference wasn’t all about trade show booths and talks. Of particular interest to DPJ readers was a tour of five urban infill sites in downtown Phoenix.
It's Christmas for Creatives: TEDxPhoenix is Tonight!
Ever since I heard about the TEDx concept, I have dreamed that it would come to Phoenix. Well my dreams are answered. TEDxPhoenix is happening TONIGHT!
Recent Readings: October 24-29
A curation of what’s caught my attention over the past week.
DPJ Article-Kyle Jordre: Living in Color
Just a few years ago Kyle Jordre was a middle school teacher in Minnesota. Today he’s an accomplished Phoenix artist.