Eyecatching 3D Crosswalk slows Motorists
The use of illusion in art is nothing new, but a small town in Iceland is using the effect to help with public safety and traffic issues. In the small fishing [...]
Transforming Alleys Into Communal Spaces
Hidden alleys and unique spaces are the perfect locations to launch a revolution. In this call to arms filled with personal case studies, Simone Wai asks listeners to reconsider small, [...]
Houses Appreciate. Cars Depreciate. Walkable Urban Neighborhoods Help Families Build Wealth.
Walkable urban neighborhoods tend to have more expensive housing but cheaper transport. By shifting spending from vehicles to housing a typical household can build a million dollars in additional equity [...]
Springfield exploring bicycle sharing program
More residents and visitors to central Illinois cities, including Peoria and Bloomington-Normal, can now rent bicycles as part of bike-share programs.
Springfield’s new electronic recycling program begins June 5
From June 5 until December 31, you will be able to safely and properly dispose of unwanted or broken electronics at BLH Computers, Inc. Located at 1832 Adlai Stevenson Drive, [...]
Celebrate freedom: New organizer takes reins of Juneteenth
The 24th annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday at Comer Cox Park represented a new era in planning that the former hosts hope takes it through many years. Shawn Gregory, 33, [...]
CWLP offers free workshop, tips for reducing power usage
City Water, Light and Power saw its highest electricity demand in two years last week, according to spokeswoman Amber Sabin. The load reached 393 megawatt hours. That is still within [...]
Twin Cities Employers Bumping Up against Employee-Housing Mismatch
The Minneapolis/Saint Paul metropolitan area is a prime example of how strong employment growth is putting a strain on the housing supply available in many U.S. cities. Since 2000, the [...]
White Economic Privilege Is Alive and Well
Is the white working class losing economic ground because of policies intended to improve the lives of black people? Anxiety and resentment among some white voters about those policies certainly [...]
Millenials Prefer Revitalized Historic Areas
Are millennials the key to preservation? A new survey finds that millennials prefer to live, work and play in neighborhoods with historic buildings.