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Concrete Orchards: The Development of Community Gardening in Barcelona, Spain
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 6:59pm
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What New Urbanism Is Not
Submitted by Dylan on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 12:01pmIf New Urbanism is compact, mixed-use, walkable, public transportation oriented development, then what is it not? Well the photo to the right is a good example of what New Urbanism is not. This photo is of what is known as "urban sprawl."
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The New “Boardwalk Empire” in Thessaloniki, Greece
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 6:30pm
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How Much Will Ocean Levels Rise? Playa Santa Catalina, Panama
Submitted by Dylan on Sun, 01/27/2013 - 3:31pmOcean level rise is a very controversial topic in the development field. There are many studies and theories as to exactly how much the ocean levels will rise in the coming years; and then of course there is the school of thought that people that believe in global warming/climate change and/or... read more »
Do Environmentally Friendly Hospitals Increase Patient Welfare?
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 5:18pm
The following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers presents a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid dire... read more »
Greening the Post-Disaster Response: The Sunshower House in New Orleans, Louisiana
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 5:17pm
The following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers presents a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid dire... read more »
Two Wheels, Four Seasons: Winter Cycling in Montreal, Canada
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 5:12pm
The following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers presents a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid dire... read more »
Biking in Belfast: The Road to a Sustainable City
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 5:08pm
The following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers presents a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Gr... read more »
To Plant Ideas and Let Them Grow: Prinzessinengarten, Berlin
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Sat, 01/19/2013 - 11:15am
The following post comes courtesy of Global Site Plans' The Grid. CNU and Global Site Plans recently teamed up to syndicate Grid content, as its contingent of writers presents a view on the opportunities and issues of urbanization all across the world. CNU will carry select posts from the Grid dire... read more »
Can "EcoTourism Development" Be A Good Thing For a National Park? The Case Of Manuel Antonio NP, Costa Rica
Submitted by Dylan on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 1:52pmA few years ago I got involved in a project in building a biological corridor (planting indigenous tree species for local wildlife habitat) for the Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio is home to many natural wonders, unique ecosystems, and endangered species of wildlife,... read more »