Archive for the Public Health Category
Carina
August 23, 2010
Solutions journal has a special issue on the future and transition of Appalachia that is both inspiring–in its discussion of the potential for a resilient, localized, vibrant economy and upsetting–in its disclosure that while coal extraction has “largely defined the public image of Appalachia, the industry is at an all-time low in terms of employment—it [...]
Carina
August 17, 2010
Welcome to the new CISC blog, the version that will change your life (hopefully–that is, if we do our jobs right.) But really, we have a new look, new contributors and a dedicated commitment to re-think the oft thrown around words and concepts around and behind sustainability. We will share stories of everyday people (folks, [...]
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Carina
August 5, 2010
I took some of our fabulous CISC interns on a kayaking voyage up the Bronx River a few weeks ago. And this is what they had to say about it. “New Yorkers tend to think inwards and underground about their city: Central Park and the subway. But lately, this has been changing. Boating organizations and [...]
Alex Hanson
August 3, 2010
Earlier today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend and fellow urban planning student Heidi Exline one last time before she heads off to India for nine months. In less than two weeks, she will be leaving for Ludhiana (a city of around a million people several hours north of Delhi) to [...]
Carina
July 26, 2010
Some of the best things about summer in the city (besides the extreme heat of course) are bikes and outdoor music. It seems you can’t turn a corner without running into either. And this summer, the City Parks Foundation and Transportation Alternatives are teaming up to provide a complimentary experience combining the best of both [...]
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