Cradle to Cradle Home Design Competition

This is definately worth checking out. The McDonough sustainability model is quickly becoming unparalleled in its reach throughout the design world. With the rise of LEED-APs and implementation of green building codes around the country, it seems the only thing slowing the momentum is perception of cost and social inertia. The tipping point is nearly here!

Houston's 2035 Transportation Plan

Hmmm... A city without zoning and, seemingly, without limits to sprawl releases its transportation plan. I haven't had a chance to pick through it just yet but boy did they have their work cut out for them... Though it is tempting, I'll reserve judgement until after I read the plan. :)

Vancouver's Economic Development Land Use Plan

Though it is still in the works, the background work that has been completed is phenomenal. This is surely going to be a benchmark economic development plan. Keep it on your radar screen by signing up for their email newsletter or just checking into the plan's website.

Multimodal Transit Plan for Cincinnati's Uptown

Don't doddle. There are very few like it in the US!!

Taking a page from the Oakland Pedestrian Plan and the recently completed Ohio-Kentucky and Indiana Regional Council of Governments' "Uptown Study" we have put together an analysis and set of recommendations for improved circulation for low order modes in Cincinnati's uptown.

A transit plan that doesn't focus on the car you say? Thats what you get in spades with this one. Check it out.

http://daapspace4.daap.uc.edu/~trepkosk/index.html

Sustainable Agriculture Article Gets Published!

For all those avid readers of the STaR Division of the American Planning Association, be sure to take a close look at the Spring Newsletter because in it you will find an article entiled "Sustainable Agriculture as a Tool for Rural Community Development" by Yours Truely!

Now for something with a bit wider of a circulation...

You are not going to want to miss this! A symposium on cultural landscapes and cultural towns is set to take place in New Harmony, Indiana. New Harmony and the American Planning Association have put together a fantastic lineup of speakers and events in this historic town!

Now if only we can talk the organizers into cutting students some slack!! $350 is a hefty price to pay on a GA salary!