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New urbanism is not new

November 30, 2009
By Jocelyn Azada
New urbanism is not new

  I was a child in the 70s and a teenager in the 80s, so when I learned more about the term “new urbanism” last week, of course my mind went back to one of my favorite (yes, I admit it) childhood shows, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, and then of course, to another favorite, Eddie...

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Growing Power: A Model For Sustainable Cities

October 26, 2009
By Jocelyn Azada
Growing Power: A Model For Sustainable Cities

I was fortunate last night to be at a Sustainability Symposium at the Milwaukee School of Engineering where Will Allen spoke. I hadn’t heard of Will or his organization, Growing Power, before last night, but when I woke up this chilly fall morning at 6am, his talk and his story were still on my mind. Will is...

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Three Questions That Need Your Answers

November 9, 2008
By lowcarbonhome

In the days following this historic election, we must now begin looking to the tasks ahead.   The work to be done requires all of us.  We are entering a new era that will require that we all take greater responsibility for one another and the way life goes.   Inside of that challenge,...

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