Building Design: Allowing Residents to Control Noise Levels in Units
I just returned from our trip last night. I came back with a number of ideas and reflections which I'll try to share over the next few weeks.
In the meantime, here's a very interesting innovation in building design in the Star Tribune (link to article: Condo control: Noise level)
Wouldn't it be nice to control noise […]
Photos Over NYC / NJ
I added some photos (and created a set) of photos taken over New York and New Jersey.
See more photos from this set
See also: Seen From Above photo set
Study Examines State-Financed Housing in NY
Newsday reports on a study, authored by the Pratt Center for Community Development, on affordable housing development financed by the New York State Housing Finance Agency (article link: Study Faults Pataki for Lack of Housing Opportunities).
A state agency that is supposed to finance the construction of affordable housing in New York has instead provided most […]
5,000 Public Housing Units to be Razed in New Orleans
The NY Times is reporting that 5,000 public housing units (the St. Bernard, C. J. Peete, B. W. Cooper and Lafitte housing developments) will be demolished in New Orleans and replaced with mixed income housing.
Article: 5,000 Public Housing Units in New Orleans Are to Be Razed
Initial Reactions (by a First Time Visitor) to Albania
Albania - like many developing countries - seems to carry the weight of a reputation. And as we all know, reputations are fine if you've got a good one…
The bulk of available information on Albania (at least that I was able to access) is not overwhelmingly positive. I found that the available information gave an […]
What can be rented for $1,000/month in NYC
Following up on a New York City Housing Preservation Department report that the average rent for an apartment in New York City (all unit types in unregulated private buildings) is $1,000, the NY Times has taken up the challenge…
Link to article: What You Can Rent for $1,000)
They find that you can, in fact, rent a […]
Landlord Jailed for Inhuman Conditions / Code Violations
New York City's Housing Preservation Department has issued a press release announcing that it successfully had a Landlord sentenced to 12 days in jail for scores of building code violations in three buildings.
Press Release: Landlord Jailed for Inhuman Conditions in Brooklyn Buildings
The release notes that:
In early 2005, HPD commenced cases against Mr. Falade seeking correction […]
Wireless Network Across Minneapolis / St. Paul Metro?
Or…
"You can also have a wireless connection outside of the coffeeshop"
Resource:
Startribune:Minneapolis Wireless Internet Could Become Metrowide
From the article:
"When Minneapolis votes on a citywide wireless network in August, it could lead to something much bigger: A metrowide network that could bring low-cost, high-speed Internet service to nearly everyone in the Twin Cities…
… Behind the idea of […]
Casinos Place Their Bets on Rail Service to Atlantic City
According to the NY Times, several casinos are starting their own rail line from Penn Station to Atlantic City by purchasing rail cars, leasing locamotives, and paying NJ Transit to operate the services.
Resource: Atlantic City and Rail Line Agree to Offer Direct Service (NY Times)
The deal was approved on Monday when New Jersey Transit, the state-run commuter rail […]
Link: Motel Hell
Motel Hell is a great website which features "Tacky and trashy Motel postcards of the 1950's, 60's and 70's. Forgotten places lost on the roads that time forgot."
An example:
Visit the website Motel Hell (http://motelhell.blogspot.com/)