Posts Tagged ‘urban living’
World’s Greenest Homes: Hong Kong Space Saver
January 29, 2010 With a population topping 7 million people within a 426 mile square area, living space in Hong Kong is at a premium. Architect Gary Chang, who grew up in a small apartment in Hong Kong, devised an ingenious model he calls ‘domestic transformer’. The living space he transformed was the 330 square [...]
Coalition of Farming, Conservation Groups Provide Alternative Vision for Region’s Growth
January 12, 2010 At a press conference held yesterday in Portland, OR, several conservation and farming organizations came together and provided a map (PDF) reflecting what they thought would be a acceptable outcome for the urban and rural reserves, which is currently under review and being determined by Metro and Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah counties. [...]
Brooklyn’s Backyard Chicken Keepers *food curated*
January 11, 2010 Liza de Guia, of Food Curated, shares a new video of two women who have decided to start raising backyard chickens in their urban neighborhood. Though there are some costs, the fresh eggs will offset them. Nothing like a really fresh egg! Go to Original Post…


