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March 13, 2007
Spring is about to sprung.
A year ago, I was busily cataloging information about landscaping and green building. I was hoping we would have the opportunity to do a bit more green building than we did. I can count an incredible increase in energy efficiency among our successes, but we're still in the process of making room for basics like solar panels and a rainwater/greywater storage tank.
Still, the driveway is in, as is the new sidewalk, and the rain has started to rejuvenate our lawn. I can't help but look at our plot as a blank slate which daily begs, "Now what?!"
I've been playing around in Photoshop, trying to figure out what should go where. Today was the first day for breakthroughs in landscaping discussion. Never you mind that we have no time whatsoever to actually get on our knees and plant anything, especially with the Violet Crown Festival in the works and practically around the corner (we're chairing this year!) and a new business to babysit.
I'm loving on Laurie's landscaping and the pics over at Stone and Cobble. A trip to Gardens may be in order...
Posted by Christiane at 01:57 PM | Comments (3)
March 06, 2007
What's So Funny 'Bout Vertical Mixed Use Development
Lincoln Properties and Walmart hosted an open house last night. It was creepy. Even 7yo picked up on the creepy vibe and clung to me the whole time we were there.
The first thing that struck me was all the high-res renderings, maps and aerial photos of the design. I had to drive to a conference center on a Monday night between soccer practice and dinner to see these? Seriously. Post it online. Why in the world would I trust an organization that holds its cards so close to its chest?
Second, this open house was at least one year too late. How can you say you're accepting input when construction has already started? Gross.
It's a big box. It belongs on a highway. Ten years ago. A little limestone on the facade won't fix that.
Posted by David at 11:39 AM | Comments (0)