"Hi Guillermo -- I've been so busy that I forgot completely about adding information to my page about our progress. At the moment, we have not committed (as a city) to put dollars on the table for the changes. However, the plans are being drawn…"
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Linda Goin replied to Guillermo I. Benharar Vallarino's discussion The National Journal-A transportation information source"I wish you success with your project.
This link will take you to the MATCH description . The second page has a very good diagram about what contributes to health. Medical care only contributes 20%. Lifestyle is the big…"
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I just saw your post and have suggestion. A good-one stop shop for you is the Congress on the New Urbanism. They have a wealth of contacts/information you can tap into. You are doing some cutting edge work and I wish you…"
Linda Goin replied to Guillermo I. Benharar Vallarino's discussion The National Journal-A transportation information source"Thanks for this link -- I've passed it on to our public transportation director. I don't know if she knows about this publication, but the articles were interesting as they focused on some recent discussions our town had about replacing…"
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- I am the executive director for our Main Street program, Discover Downtown La Grange in La Grange, KY. We want to focus on a healthier and more fit environment for our residents and visitors, which is why I'm here.
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Responsible Wastewater Management Techniques, I
Posted on March 1, 2011 at 2:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
When educating a community about watershed systems, it might behoove you to explain what a watershed means. In my experience, when EPA and county water representatives explain their objectives, the layman terms often are missing. The explanation of a watershed in laymens' terms is important not only for understanding of a water system, but as a way to pull together a community.
A watershed is an entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries. For instance, while a…
Continue Avoiding the "Bedroom Community" Mentality
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 12:00am 2 Comments 0 Likes
If you rent or purchase a home in one county and work in another county, how can you reconcile the differences between making a living with the possibilities of living a full life?
This is the question that the city of La Grange, KY has asked the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) to answer in a partnership between the town's Main Street program, the city and the community to look at a urban re-design and economic development plan. During…
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