There are some good articles out there this morning, I want to share them with you...Rationalitate - California developments halted over waterWhile the knee-jerk libertarian reaction might be disgust, I think the markets are probably ruined by the government, and current pricing isn't what … [Read more...]
New Feature: Threaded Comments
I added a new feature thanks to suggestions from Freshy SEO. Comments are now threaded, so you can reply directly to another commenter.Let me know what you think, or if you have any problems. … [Read more...]
Friday Humor: White People in Portland
Loyal reader, Bill tipped me off to this blog and I've subscribed to the feed ever since. Today's post was particularly relevant:White People in the News - May 30, 2008Isn't this photo classic?The comments on the blog are always fun to read too... … [Read more...]
Urgent: Kanye West May Die Without This Condo
It's a beautiful project. I sure hope he gets his condo! Wouldn't it be great if more entertainers joined in the fight to allow urban density instead of other silly stuff?Kanye's Blog: HAVE YOU EVER SEEN SOMETHING SO GOOD YOU THOUGH YOU'D DIE WITHOUT IT?More articles on HL23 on … [Read more...]
Recent Links 4/24/08: PA Turnpike, NYC Rezoning, Tudor City NIMBYs, Houston Zoning
Out of Control blog: Terms of Potential PA Turnpike Lease AnnouncedCurbed NYC 4/22/08: Developer-Driven Rezoning Prepares to Enter RingAMNY 4/24/08: Residents fight Tudor City development Curbed NYC 4/24/08: Neighborhood Love: Tudor City Residents Suing to Block SolowHouston … [Read more...]
Are Late-Night Speakeasies on their way to NYC?
Somebody tell the mob, there's a new prohibition in town:From the New York Sun: 4 A.M. Last Calls Could Be Headed The Way of Smoky BarsAlthough they have no authority to mandate hours, Community Boards have tightened their grip on late night establishments. Of course, they claim to be … [Read more...]
Introducing: Market Urbanism
In this blog I intend to introduce free market thought to urbanists, and introduce urbanism to market advocates. I also hope to incorporate some ideas relating to environmentalism in the built environment.Through my personal inquiry, I have concluded that free market advocates and urbanists … [Read more...]