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"It’s basically a mobile home for people who listen to NPR and belong to the co-op..."
http://veracitystew.com/?p=31609"It’s basically a mobile home for people who listen to NPR and belong to... more
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It is unbelievable where creativity can take lead. In architecture, it is imperative to let go of all the rules and think laterally or out-of-the-box- this is the main condition for creating projects that will last through the ages. Today’s unusual construction comes from French architects Claire Helene Drouin and Jean Marie Sanchez and was built taking into consideration the financial crisis. The construction is located in Marseille and the containers had to be carried by cranes on a cliff, facing the port. Unfortunately we do not know how the final results look like- we would also be interested in how the interior arrangements were made- but the idea itself was enough to catch our attention. We also think this is a great way for a company to strengthen their place on the architecture market, to raise their awareness and popularity.
http://freshome.com/2010/02/02/amazing-house-built-from-shipping-containers/It is unbelievable where creativity can take lead. In architecture, it is imperative... more
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DETROIT LIVES! presents The Farmer and the Philosopher.
A documentary about Detroit featuring Toby Barlow (NYTimes and Huffington Post contributor, Team Detroit) and Mark Covington (Chairman, Georgia Street Community Collective).
The film takes a positive look at Detroit forward rumbles throug the prism of two totally different figures that are changing the city for the better in their own way.DETROIT LIVES! presents The Farmer and the Philosopher.
A documentary about Detroit... more
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Although I am located in North California, the following information and figures are proportionate throughout California:
In 1951 Santa Rosa's population was 17,000. By 2005 it grew to 170,000 (a 10 times increase in over 50 years). The newly increasing homeless population in Santa Rosa in 1994 estimated at about 150 inflated to 1,700 (that were known of) by 2005 (a 10 times increase in only 10 years). These depressing percentages are typical with the only difference being that some areas affected sooner or later (but eventual) and has worsened! Additionally, the resulting increase in housing costs of over 20 times during a period that wage earnings increased less than 20%!!! The striking observation was..... that all major cities throughout California simultaneously were chronologically equivalent - example: for San Francisco merely add a zero to each of those totals!!! Observation of this trend first became alarming in 1992. However, the self serving ambitions of a few gave no concern to the residual affects to millions along the way other than very inappropriate treatment!!?!
A recent (inappropriate) attempt at a "solution" (IE: complaints regarding the homeless) not only fails to solve problems, but creates new ones, and doesn't even ease the original problem (just moves it to additional areas). Examples of some complaints are urination, littering, drug and alcohol abuse, panhandling, etc. Consider being refused the privilege (should be a right?) to use a public restroom and another facility is 6 blocks or more with only a repetition. Eventually, common sense will dictate what will happen. (and what excuse do other people have!??) After experiencing this scenario for even less than a month, you'll just skip the first steps - go figure! Littering violations are not exclusive to the homeless (some well to do folks who obviously live in a home are notorious trash dumpers). Alcoholism usually starts in the home, and if you haven't noticed, proficient drug dealers can afford a house. Instead of focusing on the cause of homeless, it's become a sport to harass those who are, and create new laws to justify making criminals of those who were victimized by those who were so ambitious!! Connect the Dots and see the Reality of it all!!
In the 60's and 70's we learned not to typecast. (I.E. charge or accuse anyone for a crime because of color, religion or other categories that fall into discrimination areas). There are already concerns regarding discrimination against the homeless and economically disadvantaged, and the need to stop homeless hate crimes. All criminal charges should be applied for the crime committed... not generalized, stereotyped and unfairly targeting the economically disadvantaged. It only disrupts the potential for any improvement, and is a violation of Civil Rights to criminally charge someone just for being black, or gay, or Jewish, or..... "Homeless"!? Not all of us are drug addicts, alcoholics or otherwise derelict - some of us are used to working for a living. Categorizing living within one's means as criminal behavior is counter productive and lacks common sense. Those with inappropriate behavior had inappropriate behavior before becoming homeless!!
Awareness is necessary, not OF the homeless (they are all over everywhere!?), but be aware of the gross injustice and Civil Rights violations that have been beginning!! Reduce the increase of this population, instead of victimizing citizens further until there are fewer voices being listened to!? Attempting to recover from whichever of a variety of setbacks, dealing with these current economic imbalances, and accepting a humble existence will offer enough of a struggle without inappropriate interference from bureaucratic stupidity!!
I am ... A. John Doe Homeless
and these are my Viewpoints
of those "progressive" developments
of the Growth that has been
SOooo-OH!
"Good for the Economy"!!?
http://homelessreality.org/
Although I am located in North California, the following information and figures are... more
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Typically, governing agencies come up with the wrong solution to a given problem. An example is the focus on band-aids for problems instead of a fix-it attempt, as do amendments to an amendment of an amendment. Likewise, there wouldn't be need for more food at the kitchens and food banks, or more beds and shelters as there constantly increasing. The client population needs to be reduced (instead of growing), because the resulting contributing factor to the number of problems is that some of the former donors are now clients! Consider where is this increasing portion of the population coming from, who are (were) they, and who will the next increase in numbers come from?
What could our local governing agencies expect to accomplish by punishing and persecuting the unfortunate folks who are merely attempting to survive by living within their means. The reference made, of course, to the recently created ordinances by cities and counties throughout the country making it a crime for camping in public as termed by Sonoma County. However it is worded, it still skirts around the formerly abolished vagrancy laws and literally violates Civil Liberties.
Even after 2 years from the Federal Court ruling... some areas in California... ( particularly Sonoma County, L.A., and San Francisco) are continuing to persist violating Civil Rights in this manner! They are (apparently), if not stupid, are being sooo... arrogant as to believe they are above the Federal Law!?
I am . . . A. John Doe Homeless
and these are my Viewpoints
of those "progressive" developments
of the Growth that has been sooo-
"Good for the Economy"!!?
http://IamJohnDoeHomelesswithViewpoints.blogspot.com/
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Typically, governing agencies come up with the wrong solution to a given problem. An... more
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California's ballot initiatives are often signs of things to come around the nation. In a special June election, Californians will be voting on Proposition 98, which would abolition rent control in the state.California's ballot initiatives are often signs of things to come around the... more
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Increasing amount of landlords in the UK hit by the credit crisis are having their properties repossessed.Increasing amount of landlords in the UK hit by the credit crisis are having their... more
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Some hipsters in Bushwick have been abruptly evicted from their warehouse. They were only given ten hours to get out.
Perhaps they better understand the impact of gentrification.Some hipsters in Bushwick have been abruptly evicted from their warehouse. They were... more
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You can go here and see if you're paying too much or getting a rad deal!
Aside from the fact that I really want a HOUSE, I'm apparently getting more for my money than most.You can go here and see if you're paying too much or getting a rad deal!
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