by John W. Olson | Jun 14, 2011 | Streetscapes, Sustainability, Town Planning, Urban Planning and Design, Urbanism
Are you a victim of the misconception that Green Practices are always more expensive? Many are victims of this due to the effect of businesses constantly trying to sell something to you. Companies capitalize on encouraging consumers to purchase something to go...
by John W. Olson | Apr 15, 2011 | Sustainability
The United States EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) states that the “traditional definition of sustainability calls for policies and strategies that meet society’s present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The...
by John W. Olson | Apr 3, 2011 | Comprehensive Planning and Codes, Town Planning, Urban Planning and Design, Urbanism
This is the second in a series of three blog posts where I have provided my projections of development as they relate to: Master Planned Communities; Government’s Role in Development; New Urbanism; Transportation; and Homeownership. So what is the “new economy”? The...