education / promotion
Antonio Rosell presentation at Solutions Volume 3
Antonio Rosell talks about the work of Community Design Group and introduces Twin Cities Streets for People during Solutions Volume 3 on August 30, 2008 at Intermedia Arts in Minneapolis.
The Largest Visioning Process
John Lewis is the president of Intelligent Futures and communications coordinator of Imagine Calgary. Imagine Calgary asked citizens four key questions to find out what Calgarians sought for the future of their city. The discussion took place in person, online, and more than 18,000 residents contributed their ideas. The result is a 100 year vision for Calgary. Read more >
New York City Transit is facing hard times
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority moves 8.5 million people every day with a $10.8 billion operating budget. At the monthly board meeting scheduled for this Thursday the news is bleak. Currently the authority is looking at $1.2 billion deficit. You read that correctly, $1.2 billion. Read more >
New bicycle route mapping tool: Cyclowiki
A new wiki-based online bicycle route mapping tool that promises to make it more convenient to plan your next bike trip in the seven county metro area! Read more >
Streetcars in the Twin Cities
A video about the history of streetcars in the Twin Cities by the Minnesota Historical Society.
Car Sharing
As a carless resident of the Twin Cities I find that my need to use a car is rare. Sometimes life and work create situations where you just need one for a few hours or even a day. I woke up and today was one of those days. I walked over this morning and got into a hybrid prius Hour Car. Read more >
Open House Today for the Rondo Frogtown Partnership's new Community Change Center
The Frogtown Rondo Partnership is holding an open house this afternoon, Thursday, November 13 at 4:30pm for its new Community Change Center. The Community Change Center office is located at 533 North Dale Street. Read more >
Community Planning (Block Party Style)
Block parties are one of New York's most cherished institutions—kicking back, getting out the grill, watching the kids play, and hanging out on a safe, quiet street. With thousands happening every year, there's bound to be one near you. Read more >
Moving Me
Riding the bus, the train, a bike, and taking a walk. Song by John Akre and Beth Peloff. Animation by John. sloppyfilms.com
$60 million in federal funds for Minnesota and the foreclosure crisis
A new program is being established by HUD, the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, which is going to provide $60 million in federal funds to Minnesota with the aim to sell and rehabilitate foreclosed and vacant properties. Read more >
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