The 1940’s saw the construction of the first American planned communities. It also saw the passing of a wave of federal legislation in the United States.
Tag: United States
A Brief History of Urbanism in North America: 1600s
Key cities established in North America in the 1600s, an era where several of the oldest European settlements were established.
A Brief History of Urbanism in North America: 1500s
A selection of key settlements and cities established in North America during the 1500s.
A Brief History of Urbanism: Pre-Columbia Cities, Part 2
During my research, I was reminded of the vast history of advanced human settlements that pre-dated European contact.
New Tools Needed
The ongoing economic crisis is result of a generation of poor policy and economic decisions make at all levels of government and by individuals of all political persuasions.
Americans Don’t Walk Much
Good thing walking isn’t an Olympic sport, because Americans aren’t very good at it.
Policy Wonk, Defined [repost]
A wonk is to public policy what a nerd is to math and a geek is to computers.
Jane Jacobs, Immigrant
Jane Jacobs on her experience moving to Canada, and some similarities to my own experiences
A Call to Action
If we love our community, then a little effort put into making it better is a small price to pay.
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.