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Components of New Settlements Two — Parameters 2

Posted on December 19, 2009 by

THE COLLECTION THUS FAR The first two parameters are ecological sustainability and no private cars/trucks within the perimeter. 3.  Whether a settlement/community is fashioned from elements of current built areas or is started de novo, a general guideline would be … Continue reading →

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Components of New Settlements — One: Parameters 1

Posted on November 25, 2009 by

A parameter is not a component, but this is the first post in an effort to use words to describe what I have clearly in my mind relating to the creation of new settlements.  Here I simply want to begin … Continue reading →

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A Future Worth Investing In — 1

Posted on November 17, 2009 by

I can see it but I cannot draw it. I will link to anyone who can create graphic representations of communities of the future. A future worth investing in will involve US in the creation of every element, from the … Continue reading →

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Fear of A Double Dip Recession

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

This does not have to be long. It was $4 gas that alerted folk to a Big Change. They held on to what was left of their money, had enough left when it went down, and now are spending again. … Continue reading →

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The Problem with the GM Gamble II

Posted on June 11, 2009 by

Re: Discussion at Huffington Post: Thanks for all the comments below. I am not used to getting comments on this particular theme of mine. I will write this to be posted on my blog at http://stephencrose.wordpress.com/ with the suggestion that … Continue reading →

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