Cincinnati Design Guide: researched and written by me with help from Sean Fisher of BuyCincy; corrections and additions are absolutely welcome [and needed, I'm sure].
To Avoid Student Turnover, Parents Get Rent Help: a rent subsidy pilot program in Flint, MI is designed to keep kids from having to change schools.
Zipcar Low-Car Diet: for those who live in any Zipcar city except London, if you forgo your car for one month, you’ll get a loaded public transit pass, a free 1-year Zipcar membership, some driving time and more.
‘Black Guy’ Booth Livens Up Corvallis Saturday Market: a prank/social commentary, plus some indignant white folks.
Greensburg, KS Sustainable Rebuilding: a year after a tornado practically levelled this town, Greensburg is rebuilding as a green community.
Home Not-So-Sweet Home: NYT’s Paul Krugman on home ownership versus renting vis a vis the American Dream.
Some good articles there. I liked the ‘black guy’ booth and the Krugman article especially.
Comment by Mike — June 28, 2008 @ 9:24 am
Also, about the Zipcar. The low-diet program was so popular apparently, that it is suspended.
And why does Columbus have Zipcar, but none here? I think it could definitely succeed here.
Comment by Mike — June 28, 2008 @ 9:27 am
Talking to other downtown residents after my Zipcar pez dispenser post, I think Zip car would be successful here.
go carless with giant Pez dispensers
Comment by 5chw4r7z — July 6, 2008 @ 6:54 pm