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Citizens Embrace New Urbanist Development in Chico
Submitted by Joe Menard on Fri, 06/01/2007 - 9:33amThis editorial from the Chico, CA Enterprise-Record not only offers an endorsement of the recently approved Meriam Park development, it shows why communnity members are supporting it as well. The plan's walkable, dense, mixed-use neighborhoods are a big reason why.
Soak up the sameness: They call them "New Urbanism," even though these developments are rarely new or urban.
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Fri, 06/01/2007 - 9:27amMonica Yant Kinney | You'll recognize this 'new' place
By Monica Yant Kinney June 1, 2007
Inquirer Columnist
Inquirer reporter offers something for all of us to think seriously about: NU "sameness" supplanting "placemaking." "I snicker, but I've spent a considerable amount of time and cash at what - big surprise - turned into just a newer, slightly more convenient example of the same-old suburban sprawl.Mayberry never had Panera and Baja Fresh and the year-round miracle that is The Christmas Tree Shops." Read More...
Picture of Soon to be Destroyed Downtown Camden County Jail, the 2nd Prison Slated to Go.
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Thu, 05/31/2007 - 7:49pmSee the context of downtown area of Camden where jail resides, across the street from Walt Whitman's House, a National Landmark
http://www.camdennewjersey.org/walt_whitman_and_mickle_blvd__camden,_n
Camden Announces Destruction of 2nd Downtown Prison, Just Days After Announcing Tear Down of Riverfront State Pen
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Thu, 05/31/2007 - 8:37amCity Opens Up for Developers
With destruction of downtown County Jail, Camden becomes prime real estate. Mickle Blvd. is Gateway to city of Camden and it's waterfront. It is 1.5 miles long, with Campbells Soup announced new World Headquarters to be built at east end, capped by scenic Delaware River at west end, where you can catch the Ferry for a short hop to Old City Philadelphia. In the middle of this 1.5 mile blvd is a state of the art high speed rail line, connecting to downtown Philadelphia, with connections to Amtrak and Intl. airport less than ten minutes away.
Urban Land Interview on Green Urbanism
Submitted by HDittmar on Mon, 05/28/2007 - 12:06pmUrban Land - May 2007 - Feature
“‘Try it, you’ll like it’ is better than ‘Do this even though it hurts because it’s good for the planet.’”
The Green Quotient
Q&A with Hank Dittmar
Campbells Soup $100 Million Single Use Campus Plan Available Online
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Fri, 05/25/2007 - 4:33amTo VIEW plans go to:
www.abcimaging.com
LOGIN: CNUguest
PASSWORD: blueprint
DIVISION: ( FROM DROP-DOWN LIST): "PLAN ROOM"
CLICK: "SIGN IN"
THE FILES ARE IN THE CNU FOLDER INSIDE THE PLAN ROOM
Robert A. M. Stern's provocative address to CNU XV now available online
Submitted by Ruth Walker on Thu, 05/24/2007 - 3:02pmThe office of Robert A. M. Stern, FAIA, has posted the full text of his address to CNU XV last week in Philadelphia.
NJ Gov. Corzine Set To Destroy Riverfront Prison In Camden
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Thu, 05/24/2007 - 3:08am"This is a golden opportunity for North Camden and the entire city. It could open the door for some 50 to 60 acres of new ( waterfront) development," Sadler said. (With spectacular views of Philadelphia)
S,O.S. Turn This $100 Million Single Use Project into a $200 Million or More With Proper Design. Official Plans to be Posted
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Wed, 05/23/2007 - 1:12amCamden needs to take out an insurance policy against Campbell's Soup, and a mixed use campus is that policy.CNU members can help by faxing Gov. Corzine in New Jersey, asking him to wait before signing off on the plan until we have a chance to organize a presentation of a better alternative for Campbells and the city. Gov. Corzine also serves as Camden's mayor. He can veto any plan. As former CEO of Goldman Sachs, he will recognize the value in this NU opportunity once presented. His fax number is:
From Beaches to Pine Barrens, a Study Puts Values on New Jersey’s Natural Assets NY Times, Monday, May 21
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Mon, 05/21/2007 - 11:51amBy PAM BELLUCK, NY TIMES MONDAY, MAY 21,2007
The report, by economists commissioned by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, tries to put a dollar value on the state’s natural resources, from the Jersey Shore to the Kittatinny Mountains, to places like, well, Weehawken.