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US stimulus package: green light

High Speed Rail

High speed trains & alternative energy technology lead the way

After languishing at the margins of federal policy for most of the past decade, passenger rail is moving to the fore as President Barack...more

President Barack Obama Unveils High-Speed Railway Plan

President Obama has announced a “long-over-due” plan to develop high speed rail lines in... more

 

 

Más Transit by Joshua G. Stein, Jacob M. Brostoff, Jaclyn Thomford & Aaron Whelton

A New Infrastructure: Transit Solutions for Los Angeles

The winners of an open ideas com- petition sponsored by the SCIFI (Southern California Institute... more

Fletcher Entry

 

Alternative Energy to be a big Focus of Stimulus Plan

Small Wind Farm Ready to Generate Power

While very small wind energy projects are not normally viable due to the cost and effort involved, a small wind farm in the... more Wind Power 101 Alternative Energy

A Solar Farm

New Product Showcase

   
Vedana by BainUltra
VEDANA® - five therapies in one system, transforming your shower into a personal haven of calm and relaxation.
Prudential Lighting
Prudential Lighting has been a leader in innovation, adding new fixtures that offer enhancements to both form and function.
Unicel Architectural Products
Unicel has built its reputation on Vision Control®, the unique patented sealed glass unit that provides a wide array of solutions.
CBS Sheet Metal
A premier regional resource for the widest array of finished metal building components & translucent fiberglass reinforced panels.
Eco Arbor Designs
The leading supplier to the design industry for outdoor snap and lock flooring for condo balconies, patios & roof decks.
Aristone® Designs
Aristone® introduces “Travertin” pavers by Via Domo® The beauty of natural Traven- tine stone with the durability of concrete.
GAF
TruSlate™ – Affordable Genuine Slate Roofing from GAF-Elk. Shown in Greystone
Vaproshied
High performance building envelope solutions & clear concise information on issues that plague building designers.
Takagi
The new Takagi T-K3-Pro, the most durable and best quality commercial tankless heaters on the market.
Continental Access
State of the art access control systems and solutions to protect schools, hospitals, corporations, government facilities.
Chemetal
Start with a Great Finish. Chemetal is your complete source for decorative high pres- sure metallic laminate finishes and designs.
Landscape Structures
Innovative play-ground & skatepark equipment that is second to-none-in craftsmanship, durability & safety.
Luminus
Pelican presents a fresh approach with a glare free and soft illumination concept, ideal for pedestrian areas in urban spaces.
Alarm Lock
Alarm Locks provide keyless access control without any wiring; saving labor, expense and construction downtime.
Safti First
Over 25 years of experience in the high technology fire-rated glass - the leader in clear, safety & fire-rated glass.

Innovators

Jane Jacobs
(1916-2006)

"Cities have the capability of providing something for every- body, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody."

Jane Jacobs was an urban writer and activist who championed new, commu- nity based approaches to planning for over 40 years. Her 1961 treatise, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, became... more PPS Rockfound Future of New York Jane Jacobs Amazon Kunstler

Jane Jacobs at the White Horse Tavern. Photo: Cervin Robinson

Joe Colombo
(1930-1971 )

"Now, if the elements necessary to human existence could be planned with the sole require- ments of maneuverability and flexibility...,then we would create an inhabitable system that could be adapted to any situation in space and time..."
"Inventing the Future"

"In his brief but brilliant ca- reer, Joe Colombo pro- duced a series of innova- tions which made him one of Italy's most influential Italian product designers. From the Universale, the... more Joe Colombo Design Addict