Article by Piers Brendon. Originally published in the New York Times. Vice President Joe Biden complains that he is being driven crazy because so many people are betting on America’s demise. Reports of it are not just exaggerated; they are, he … [Read more]
Stark Figures on Housing in Major Markets
The crash of the housing market might be behind us (although 'Objects in Mirror May Be Closer Than They Appear'), but the recessionary effects abound, as does the detritus of the houses themselves. So many built on the belief that mortgages could be … [Read more]
The Social Costs of the Housing Crash: Hispanic Communities in NYC
Last week we posted a couple of reports pointing to the relative stability in the housing market that Baltimore has 'enjoyed' and how the faltering economy seems to have spurred growth in the non-profit sector. Today we are reminded of how important … [Read more]
Google’s portfolio now to include electricity distribution
Wow. Whether it was the boom & bust of Buzz! (and probable resurrection), the Request For Proposal to establish a gigabit fiberoptic network (NPR news story), or the latest move for Google to purchase and resell electricity, the search giant has been … [Read more]
Baltimore non-profits bring change for good in bad economy
The Johns Hopkins University Gazette had a recent article about Hopkins students working with local non-profits as they pursue their degrees, which seems a fine introduction to the good work area non-profit and community groups have accomplished over … [Read more]
#SOCIALMEDIA REVOLUTION: CEOs and social media – a strong combination?
A new technology is invariably difficult to put down for the fearless first adopters. Those who move more slowly toward that technology might feel intimidation from those who adopted early and have since honed their skills. Those who waited might … [Read more]
‘Top 10 Ways to Use Recovery Funds for Green Buildings’ – Nos.8 & 7
In our ongoing periodic series concerning the best ways to use ARRA funds from the Obama Administration's recovery package to green existing buildings and to build the next generation of green infrastructure, we turn to numbers 8 and 7 on the list … [Read more]
#Sustainability: Alex Steffen’s ‘Seattle Model’ for Wealthy, Green, Cities
Late last November Alex Steffen gave a two-night presentation at Seattle's city hall concerning the climatic crises the planet faces, and how single towns and cities can change the direction we are heading. The videos have recently been posted at his … [Read more]