We have been reaching out to some of the influential people in the nonprofit/mission-based/greening/housing (etc.!) communities to hear about the work their organizations are involved with and how these individuals got involved in that work. Their insights and experiences can inspire us all as we continue our work in our chosen areas. The series of […]
New York Seems To Be The New Green – Is Baltimore Next?
We spotted a tweet that nicely builds on our own report and interview with Steve Frillmann at Green Guerillas. Annie Novak, noted vegetarian and urban-eco farmer, posted a blog at “The Atlantic Monthly” this week, discussing her work with ‘Growing Chefs’ and with reclaiming rooftops for agriculture (a reclamation that lowers the energy demands of […]
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 offered indefinitely, and paid back indefinitely as well. The momentum of the […]
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 the qualifier ‘relative’ is. Optimists and bank executives largely believe the economy has […]
#WEBSITE: Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City Website Launched
We launched a new website for Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City earlier this month. NHS of NYC revitalizes underserved neighborhoods by creating and preserving affordable housing. It offers homeownership education, financial assistance and opportunities for community leadership to neighborhood residents.
#DESIGN: MKCREATIVE begins Website development for Neighborhood Housing Services of East Flatbush
The MKCREATIVE team has begun work on a “refreshed” website for Neighborhood Housing Services of East Flatbush (NHSEF).
#OURCLIENT: Crystal Smith Design, Inc.
Crystal-Smith, Inc. was founded by Chester Smith in 1948. His clients included the renown jeweler Blackstar & Gorham and stars of stage and screen including Doris Duke, Rita Gamm and Roddy McDowell. Since its inception, Crystal-Smith has evolved into a full-service fine lighting resource. For five decades running, the company provides clients with meticulous detail, […]
Green Guerillas
Green Guerillas uses a unique mix of education, organizing, and advocacy to help people cultivate community gardens, sustain grassroots groups and coalitions, engage youth, paint colorful murals, and address issues critical to the future of their gardens in New York City. MKCREATIVE Design has been the Green Guerillas’ graphic design company of record since 1998 […]