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Can "EcoTourism Development" Be A Good Thing For a National Park? The Case Of Manuel Antonio NP, Costa Rica
Submitted by Dylan on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 1:52pmA few years ago I got involved in a project in building a biological corridor (planting indigenous tree species for local wildlife habitat) for the Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio is home to many natural wonders, unique ecosystems, and endangered species of wildlife,... read more »
The Restoration and Renovation of the Historical Casco Viejo, The Old Town, In Panama City, Panama
Submitted by Dylan on Wed, 09/12/2012 - 7:44amRecently, many efforts and projects have been undertaken in the overall renovation and restoration of the UNESCO World Heritage site Casco Viejo, or the Old Town section of Panama City, Panama. Unlike the thriving modern metropolis complete with futuristic highrises and plush condos to the sou... read more »
Permaculture Design and Environmental Studies at UTSI, Costa Rica
Submitted by Dylan on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 10:16amI am currently working on a project in the Southwest coast of Costa Rica in the town of Uvita just North of the Osa Peninsula. This project is called the Uvita Tropical Studies Institute. The website can be found at www.utsi.org. The Osa Peninsula region is an environmental gem. &n... read more »
Achieving Livability in Libertyville
Submitted by Heather Smith on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 6:04pm
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Sustainable? Not CNU's Charter Award
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Sat, 09/19/2009 - 5:38pmAccording to NJ State Senator Gordon's office on Sept. 15, 2009, NJ Gov. Corzine killed Smart Growth in NJ as soon as he came into office years ago, and it has been dead ever since. Sen.
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It makes sense that the USGBC Redwood Chapter is located in Sonoma Mountain Village.
Submitted by bgrzebik@inters... on Sat, 08/15/2009 - 12:30pmIt is no accident that the USGBC Redwood Chapter,(known as USGBC-REC), is located at Sonoma Mountain Village.
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Nutter speech inspires city planners. Friday, June 20, Philadelphia Inquirer
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Fri, 06/20/2008 - 8:25amIn the first major policy speech of his five-month-old administration, Mayor Nutter presented a pitch-perfect vision on a subject that rarely gets people's hearts racing: planning and zoning...That Nu
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Panel votes to save Sears Building from Campbell's Soup Plans
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Fri, 06/22/2007 - 2:58amFriday, June 22, 2007
By ALAN GUENTHER
Courier-Post Staff
TRENTON
Historic Sites Council member Marilou Ehrler pleaded with Campbell's executives..."Please don't move out of Camden."
By a 5-1 vote, the state Historic Sites Council on Thursday recommended that Campbell be denied permission to take do... read more »
NJ Gov. Corzine Set To Destroy Riverfront Prison In Camden
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Thu, 05/24/2007 - 3:08am"This is a golden opportunity for North Camden and the entire city. It could open the door for some 50 to 60 acres of new ( waterfront) development," Sadler said. (With spectacular views of Philadelphia)
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CNU XV: Camden board OKs razing of Sears Building, Lays $72 million on the table to develop area; state adds $22 million
Submitted by Michael McAteer on Wed, 05/16/2007 - 10:57pmIn a marathon planning board meeting that ended after 1:30 a.m., New Urbanist Planning Board Member Kristine Seitz was thrown under the bus by fellow New Urbanists, who, as Yogi Berra would say, "failed to show up in droves." In the most important planning board meeting in over 100 years in Camden, ... read more »