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Category Archives: Nov/Dec 2012
Field Notes
Environmental Law Institute Florence LaRiviere is the recipient of one of the most prestigious environmental prizes in the nation. She was awarded the 2012 National Wetlands Award, and named the Wetland Community Leader of the Year by the Environmental Law … Continue reading
Art Imitates Life
Early-day sojourners stacked rocks into piles or used an axe to mark a tree to signify to those who traveled later that “This is the direction to follow.” In 1960, urban planner Kevin Lynch coined the term “wayfinding” to define … Continue reading
Revitalizing DeKalb
The objective was clear—to restore downtown DeKalb, Ill., to its former glory as the centerpiece of the community. To be successful, the city formed a revitalization task force and commissioned a study to determine ways to bring economic improvment to … Continue reading
Create A Glow Without The Glare
Outdoor lighting is important for safety, security, comfort, and aesthetics. Good lighting enhances building- and landscape-design features while providing security at night. Following are three important ideas to consider when designing lighting for outdoor areas: Create Drama Outdoor-space design incorporates … Continue reading
Strawberry Bloom Boom
The Green Light Who says you can’t learn something new? Horticulturally, you can! Strawberries haven’t been much more than a tasty fruit we love to eat, but that is changing now with an impressive new breeding program from ABZ Seed … Continue reading