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Bike and Browse the Boroughs Thursday September 30th
FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HANDLEBARS:
Join Us Thursday September 30th
The 1st Edition of “Bike and Browse the Boroughs” begins @ 5:30 located at 211 Rutledge ie.Fuel with parking provided just across the street.
Our purpose is to raise awareness for the Cannonborough/Elliotborough neighborhoods by showcasing local businesses and new listings in the community.
Here are few of the details:
We have parking for guests across from Fuel.
The participants will check in at Fuel and recieve their 1st beverage on the house.
Bikes will be provided for participants who register and
we will be raffling off a bike for one lucky participant provided by Affordabike.
Or Bring your own zero-emisision vehicle and be registered for a special gift package to include a massage and other special gifts.
There will be an economic update by Dr Tim Allen from the CofC, Rich
Estes of Home Construction and Remodeling showcasing the Future in
Residential/Commercial Inspections, Dan Kelly of the Holy City Bike
Co-Op will be speaking about New Rules and Regs and Biking Safety
Tips. RSVP on Facebook: http://bit.ly/cl8imA
The after party is @ 229 King thanks to Stella Nova and Sucker Jeans. A free shuttle will be provided from Fuel compliments of Shuttle Hog.
Powered by:
The Hub Community Development Studio
Ikon Financial Group
Sucker Jeans
Loco Branding
One Respe
Fuel
Afforda Bikes
Holy City Bike Co-Op
Wildflour, One Love, O-KU
Residential Construction Trends in America’s Metropolitan Regions
Across the country, many urban neighborhoods are experiencing dramatic transformations. Parking lots, underused commercial properties, and former industrial sites are being replaced by condos, apartments, and townhouses. In spite of the many impressive projects, a central question remains: Do such examples add up to a fundamental shift in the geography of residential construction?To answer this question, EPA examined residential building permits in the 50 largest metropolitan regions in 2009. The original report, issued in Feb. 2009, examined building trends in the 50 largest metropolitan areas from 1990 to 2007. The results of this analysis can be found in the report Residential Construction Trends in America’s Metropolitan Regions 2009.
Read more……
http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/construction_trends.htm
Sustainable Design and Development
How and where communities locate, design, and develop affordable housing affects their overall approach to growth as much as it does the household budgets of their residents. Communities that seek to grow and develop more sustainably can begin by asking themselves the following questions:
- Is affordable housing in my community well located, near transportation choices, and away from sensitive natural areas?
- Are new housing developments designed to encourage walking, connect to nearby uses and amenities, and incorporate parks and open space?
- Are affordable homes being constructed with materials and techniques that reduce energy and water use and improve resident health and well-being?
Download Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design and Development (PDF)