The Atlantic Avenue project may represent a new direction for Habitat. From NY Times | Making History In a Brooklyn Neighborhood When  Habitat for Humanity New York City consulted an architecture firm on its new site in the Ocean Hill section of Brownsville,  Brooklyn , it received a response that switched on a light bulb. The result, nearly three years and one entirely new development model later, is the largest creation in Habitat’s history, an $11.6 Either way, new residents are happy. The new place is quiet and comfortable, and it smells good. MORE >>

As I observed the awards event — and I will follow up on the Canadian award winner in the weeks ahead — I appreciated more clearly how the cement/concrete business has evolved into some true mega firms, notably Holcim Inc from Switzerland and Lafarge, from France, and their challenge in dealing with global warming and environmental issues.  This 2007 New York Times article , quoting Holcim’s main competitor, outlines that cement production is one of the largest single sources of CO2 greenhouse gas emissions — reaching five per cent.  MORE >>

As little as 5/8 of an inch of rain is enough to set up a combined sewer overflow (CSO) event in New York City. :: aribra :: sustainable, development Home about services contributors contact 06 November 2009 ~ 21 Comments redesign the city: a look at urban permaculture Food Lifestyle Peak Oil Sustainability Urbanism Tweet Share Email Sharebar Tweet Share Email by Liz Neves David Holmgren's Permaculture Flower If we speak of a healthy community, we cannot be speaking of a community that is merely human. city is both an organism and an ecosystem. Why are we throwing them away? MORE >>

The role that can be played by zero emissions vehicles in promoting a balance between economic growth and environmental protection in the realm of logistics is large,” said Nissan Corporate Vice President Hideto Murakami, responsible for the Global LCV Business Unit. The NV200 is the same vehicle New York recently tabbed as the choice for it’s next generation of taxi cabs, and its minivan style is popular as both a service vehicle and taxi in Japan in Europe. New York awarded Nissan a $1 billion contract for 13,200 NV200 vans , which will be gasoline powered. MORE >>

:: aribra :: sustainable, development Home about services contributors contact 02 April 2010 ~ 4 Comments Americans Rebuild for the ‘New Urban Century’ Green Building Infrastructure Urbanism Tweet Share Email Sharebar Tweet Share Email Many point to Charlotte has an example of good urbanism and city vision. From CNN Living | Americans Rebuild for the ‘New Urban Century’ In Charlotte, North Carolina, commuters zip along a sparkling new light rail system into a booming downtown district. Creating a new infrastructure means new rules, experts say. MORE >>