Ten Most Walkable Cities in America

January 8, 2013

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Did you know that people in walkable neighborhoods weigh on average 6-10 pounds less than folks in less walkable communities? Or that walkable places make you happier and healthier and short commutes reduce stress and increase … Read More...

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NYC’s Alphabet City Neighborhood Botanical Garden

December 7, 2011

On a stroll through New York City’s Alphabet City recently, I discovered some wonderful obscure gardens–that is, I almost walked by before noticing them. Coined Alphabet City because it encompasses the areas between Avenues A through D, the neighborhood … Read More...

Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Community Gardens, Composting, Green & Sustainable, Greening, Permaculture, Public Gardens, Solar Energy, Urban Agriculture
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