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A new look for construction fences:   I wonder how the town’s planning & zoning office would respond to such an effort to enliven construction fences and engage folks in the process.  For more information, check out the Inhabitat article … Continue reading →

Some days I need to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming at work.  It’s so cool!  Today was one of those days…I had the opportunity to participate in a DCAL session called Making the Most of Faculty Time.  … Continue reading →

An interesting re-use of  shipping containers – Starbucks has opened another coffee shop in Tukwila, Washington.  It’s built out of four reclaimed containers and has been designed to LEED building. What do you think?

they’re doing. Rain gardens are keeping water on site at the EPA offices in D.C.  The gardens are beautiful and the graphics clearly explain what they’re doing and why they’re doing it.

At Town Meeting, Bill Young encouraged all to take part in the celebration of Hanover’s 250th Anniversary.  The goals are to celebrate Hanover’s history, build our community and have some fun.  Bill is the super-chair of the 250th committee.  Bill … Continue reading →

The Town of Hanover website has a new look, and it’s a good.  Information still needs to be added but it’s a terrific start – so much easier to navigate.  Congratulations!

Large, utility-scale wind turbines are fantastic and can generate a lot electricity, but they also require a lot of land and infrastructure. What if we could harness the power of the wind closer to home in an unobtrusive way? NL Architects … Continue reading →

The travel section of last weekend’s NY Times promotes the campus as an affordable, interesting travel destination.  It’s true that college/universities offer many of the great features of small towns.  I like the guy who visited his 500th campus last fall.  He’s been … Continue reading →