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Green city to rise in the desert
Emirate Abu Dhabi is moving ahead with a large-scale project to build Masdar City -- a "green city" near the Abu Dhabi airport. Masdar City, expected to cost $20 billion and ten years to complete, will be a unique urban project that will be car-free, solar-powered, and feature advanced recycling facilities. Residents and visitors will get around on a light-rail system powered by solar energy in an eco-friendly city constructed with a contemporary design aesthetic. Read more in Craig and Marc Kielburger's contribution on this story in the Toronto Star. Emirate Abu Dhabi is moving ahead with a large-scale project to build Masdar City -- a "green city" near the Abu Dhabi airport. Masdar... more
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My Houston "Marcus Davis & Monica Pope / Dining and Living"
Marcus Davis runs the Breakfast Klub which serves one of the best breakfasts on the planet, featuring world-famous "Waffles and Wings." Monica Pope is an award-winning gourmet chef and owner of T'afia, a Houston restaurant that celebrates Houston. They are also next door neighbors on a fascinating block that includes a farmer's market, other fantastic restaurants, a world famous live music venue, several bars, a great record store, a taco joint and a light rail station. This is one of 9 spots in the "My Houston" Campaign that celebrates the truly unique people and places in America's 4th largest city. http://visitmyhouston.com
http://thebreakfastklub.com
http://tafia.com
Produced by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Executive Producers: Holly Clapham Rosenow, Lindsey Brown, Laurette Canizares, Katy Huggins
Production Company: http://zenfilm.net
Producer: Merideth Melville
Director: W. Ross Wells
Cinematographers: Raul Casares, W. Ross Wells
Unit Production Manager: Jarrod Gullett
Key Grip: David Zenteno
Best Boy: Michael Turrin
Make Up: Darcie Teasley, AM Studios
Production Design/Motion Graphics: Luis Clavell
HD Post Facility: Zenfilm
Editorial: W. Ross Wells
Audio Post Facility: sugarhillstudios.com
Sound Designer: James Garlington
Cameras and Lens Systems: Panavision Plus 8 Houston
Lighting and Grip: MC Lighting and Production Services Houston.
Marcus Davis runs the Breakfast Klub which serves one of the best breakfasts on the planet, featuring world-famous "Waffles and Wings.... more -
Houston's Official Video Sharing Site on YouTube
An interesting collection of videos and films about America's 4th largest city. Everything from travel films to news coverage of this burgeoning urban powerhouse. Fresh content added regularly and the site is maintained by The Greater Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau. An interesting collection of videos and films about America's 4th largest city. Everything from travel films to news coverage of this ... more
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Kansas City Council Turns their Backs on Voters
After approving a $1 Billion light rail plan for the sprawling Kansas City metro last spring, Mayor Funkhouser and the City Council voted to kill the planned construction. Clay Chastain, a long-time supporter of public transit in KC and a key figure in passing the measure, said 'a dark cloud has settled over the city' after the 10-3 vote occurred. In a town desperate to be on the map of viable American cities, Kansas City continues to shoot down a reputable light rail plan that would elevate the city to new heights.
http://www.kansascity.com/105/story/353248.html After approving a $1 Billion light rail plan for the sprawling Kansas City metro last spring, Mayor Funkhouser and the City Council vo... more
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