Ten Most Walkable Cities in America

January 8, 2013

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Photo: Iviak via Flickr

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…

Secluded Yet Open Indoor-Outdoor Refuge

January 3, 2013

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More than a piece of transparent mobile furniture, Cocoon is a personal bubble retreat to be experienced outdoors or indoors, on the ground, attached to a ceiling, floating on water, even suspended within a net from a tree to gently … Read More…

The Year’s 20 Best: Urban Gardens 2012 Roundup!

December 31, 2012

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As we round the corner from 2012 to 2013, I want to stop and thank all my readers, subscribers, and social media followers for visiting Urban Gardens since it’s launch in 2009, and for supporting my vision for blending together Read More…

Holiday Stroll Through New York City

December 28, 2012

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The holidays are really all about hope. And although the New York area experienced a great share of tragedy in the past two months, as the city lit up in winter’s darkness, it brought to mind that as we move … Read More…

Seasons Greenings

December 23, 2012

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