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Did land use laws and planning controls help cause financial crisis?
Real Estate Investors Daily —
Authority: 131
In his most recent book, “The Housing Boom and Bust,” economist Thomas Sowell argues that the current financial crisis was partly caused by politicians who were attempting to solve an “affordable housing” crisis, which did not really exist on a national basis. Land use laws and attempts to protect open space, ...1 day ago -
Should We Cut Open Space Funding to Reduce Tax Increase?
Lehigh Valley Ramblings —
Authority: 481
Several years ago, Northampton and Lehigh County both overwhelmingly adopted referendums to approve public funding for farmland preservation, county and municipal parks and environmentally sensitive land. Its what we call open space. After being elected County Executive, John Stoffa proposed a half mill tax increase ...1 day ago -
Illuminating Irresponsibility
Somerville Voices —
Authority: 136
It looks like the climate crisis is taking a back seat to the economic crisis as Mayor Curtatone and the Somerville Arts Council promote the annual Illuminations Holiday Tour, “the annual trolley tour of holiday light displays” around the city. Certainly, keeping the holiday lights off is the least we could do ...2 days ago -
Update on deer management opportunities in urban regions
Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space —
Authority: 536
The New York Times reports on urban locavores (people who focus on consuming foods from within their region) and urban hunting of deer, in " The Urban Deerslayer ." (Ironically, last weekend I was watching a bit of an episode of "Gordon Ramseys F Word" tv show, and he walked into the restaurant with a recently ...2 days ago -
Ward 5 ResiStat Meeting
Somerville Voices —
Authority: 136
[ December 1, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] Ward 5 ResiStat MeetingTues. Dec. 1, 7:00 PMCafeteriumJohn F. Kennedy School5 Cherry St.Somerville MA (map)This meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Ward 5 Alderman ODonovan, deals with statistical data and issues relating to Ward 5. Similar meetings are held in all other wards of ...2 days ago -
Ward 2 ResiStat Meeting
Somerville Voices —
Authority: 136
[ November 30, 2009; 7:30 pm; ] Ward 2 ResiStat MeetingMon. Nov. 30, 7:30 PMArgenziano School290 Washington StreetSomerville MA (map)This meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Ward 2 Alderman Heuston, deals with statistical data and issues relating to Ward 2. Similar meetings are held in all other wards of the ...2 days ago -
Bateman: Corzine’s Decision to Withdraw Mayor Holtaway’s Nomination Is Emblematic of the Failure of His Administration
New Jersey Senate Republicans —
Authority: 125
Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman issued the following statement regarding Governor Corzine’s last minute decision to withdraw the nomination of Mayor Robert F. Holtaway for a position on the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council. Senator Bateman is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Read the ...4 days ago -
NL Architects Unveils Ascending Green-Roofed Staircase Office
INHABITAT —
Authority: 743
NL Architects recently unveiled a beautiful green-roofed office complex for the Welfare Department and Work Agency of the City of Groningen in the Netherlands. Featuring ample amounts of daylight, large open public spaces, and an ascending series of terraced green roofs , the new SoZaWe office is sure to welcome the ...5 days ago -
Ward 6 ResiStat Meeting
Somerville Voices —
Authority: 136
[ November 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Ward 6 ResiStat MeetingMon. Nov. 23, 7:30 PMCiampa Manor27 College Ave.Somerville MA (map)This meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Ward 6 Alderman Gewirtz, deals with statistical data and issues relating to Ward 6, particularly the Davis Square area. Similar meetings ...5 days ago -
Open Space/Recreation Plan Update
Franklin Matters —
Authority: 483
The Open Space & Recreation Plan presentation document was added to the Town Council notes for Wednesdays meeting. To save you going back to look , it is also here: Franklin Open Space Summary Presentation View more documents from Steve Sherlock .6 days ago -
NJ.com: North Brunswick considering condemning farm to save it from development
WILDNEWJERSEY.TV —
Authority: 135
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Beyond Open Space
vivmcwaters.com.au —
Authority: 486
At the end of each and every Applied Improv Conference is an Open Space Day (we’re still working on the whole conference being in Open Space, but that’s another story). I’ve had great fun the last two years opening space, and this year enjoyed Chris Corrigan taking on the opening – providing a new voice ...6 days ago -
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Digital Camera First Impressions
Calipidder —
Authority: 112
Recently I acquired a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 digital camera (birthday present to myself). This camera is a high quality device disguised as a compact point-and-shoot.When I’m backpacking, I’m often in the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever experienced and strongly wish I had my DSLR along, but I’m not going to ...1 week ago -
Movie Night with Transition Somerville
Somerville Voices —
Authority: 136
[ November 23, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] This Monday, November 23rd, Transition Somerville will screen "The First Millimeter: Healing the Earth" at the College Ave Methodist Church at 7 p.m.The documentary profiles farmers and ranchers who are using holistic management to heal the soil and sequester carbon.Come for ...1 week ago -
SB381 Removes Healthy Check and Balance
Londonderry NH net —
Authority: 142
A recent letter to the editor of the Londonderry Hometown Online News expressed concern that the Londonderry Town Council could adopt the provisions of Senate Bill 381. This law gives Conservation Commissions the ability to contribute to qualified conservation organizations wishing to conserve land in their towns, ...1 week ago -
XP Day, London, 7th/8th December 2009
O'ReillyGMT - Tech News from 4 timezones either side of the Greenwich Meridian —
Authority: 115
December 7th and 8th 2009 sees XpDay taking place in London: The Extreme Tuesday Club (XTC) are pleased to announce the 9th consecutive London XpDay conference, to be held December 7th and 8th at...1 week ago -
Live reporting - Open Space
Franklin Matters —
Authority: 483
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS - 1. Reports on the Open Space & Recreation Plan and the Master Plan – Beth Dahlstrom, Town Planner Beth Dahlstrom, Bryan Taberner The 2008 Open Space and Recreation Plan can be found on the Town website ...1 week ago -
Cool Cozy Luxury Interior with PH5 Pendant Lamps
At Home with Kim Vallee —
Authority: 139
This picture captured the best of an inviting home for me. It is perfect for entertaining and living. You get plenty of comfortable sitting spread around the table. I imagine the kitchen to be in front of the purple sofa (but I am not clues). Luckily for me, I should it to my husband and he loves it. I bookmarked it ...1 week ago -
Can smarter land use help stop violence in the community?
Smart Growth Around America —
Authority: 402
The public health field often looks at changing individual behavior to get better outcomes – we offer driver’s education to prevent accidents, or conduct public service announcements about the importance of exercise to lower obesity levels. New research on violent crime helps illustrate the fact that the choices ...1 week ago -
Roger Williams National Memorial Cultural Landscape Report (comment and public meeting)
Greater City: Providence —
Authority: 470
Photo (cc) Jef Nickerson Roger Williams National Memorial Cultural Landscape Report Available for Review and Comment and Notice of Public Meeting In collaboration with the Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, the National ...1 week ago
