Update on Silver Spring- May 12, 2008 I posted a few years ago about an innovative re-use of a parking lot in Silver Spring. Field turf was laid down and a public space was born. Some of the reasons for its success is its location in a central site, surrounded by amenities. In May 2008!A friend just sent over a picture of the plaza's continued use. Here's what she said:Everyone there seemed so happy and relaxed; it's almost a rare scene in a town (DC area) where people are so work-centered and don't seem to slow down so much. (I'm.http://northbird.blogspot.com/2008/05/update-on-silver-springs.html Supermarkets in NYC- May 5, 2008 via flickrThe convenience of having access to fresh food on a regular basis in New York City has officially become a privilege. A new Department of City Planning study has found that underserved communities are the most likely to have supermarkets close. The New York Times covers the study as well. I don't have an understanding of the economic formula that is behind this phenomenon, other than the simple assumption that rents are outpacing margins from food prices. About a month ago, at the...http://northbird.blogspot.com/2008/05/supermarkets-in-nyc.html |