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A New Era of Sustainability

Carina August 17, 2010
A New Era of Sustainability

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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Paddling the South Bronx

Carina August 5, 2010
Paddling the South Bronx

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 [...]

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Valet at the Venue

Carina July 26, 2010
Valet at the Venue

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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BP Punishment Breeds Creativity

Carina June 3, 2010
BP Punishment Breeds Creativity

While there might be a massive loss of life sweeping over the gulf in crude oil form, the more creative juices are flowing in the blogosphere, from both readers and the authors who are providing platforms. Slate‘s call last week for readers comments and thoughts on how to punish BP apparently generated about 120 comments [...]

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Seed Bombing the City

Carina June 2, 2010
Seed Bombing the City

A little bit of light-hearted, but never the less important stuff.  We are starting to learn that the aesthetics of urban ecology are utilitarian as well as pretty. It is possible that people function better in green space. I say “possible” because of course more research is needed, but the evidence thus far is compelling. [...]

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