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Transforming Newark

By stevewkin ⋅ December 1, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Newark, New Jersey is not the first place that comes to mind when you think of urban architecture and renewal. The city has plenty to be proud of, though, with a park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and buildings by modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. With some very prestigious names in its past [...]

The High Line Comes Alive

By stevewkin ⋅ December 1, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

A 22-block stretch of west Manhattan is about to have a unique new park. The High Line is being created on top of the old elevated railway that runs along the Hudson River from Gansevoort Street to 34th Street. The park has helped to spur private investment, with about 1.5 million square feet under way [...]

Hidden Valley, Missouri

By stevewkin ⋅ November 22, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Just outside of St. Louis is the Hidden Valley Golf and Ski Resort. This year round destination has just been given approval to devise a 10 year master plan for the site, which should ensure the facility stays open and remains a ski resort.

Peaks Resorts owns Hidden Valley and is keen to draw up a [...]

Frederick, Maryland is a Great Escape from the City

By stevewkin ⋅ November 22, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

An hour west of Baltimore and the massive urban sprawl of the area is the small town of Frederick, Maryland. This town grew up as a major trading post along some of the country’s first trade routes to the west and now has a collection of wonderful old homes. The 50-block downtown area is listed [...]

Wildfires Hitting the LA Area

By stevewkin ⋅ November 15, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

With high winds fanning the flames, a wildfire in northern Los Angeles has spread quickly and destroyed numerous homes already. In nearby Santa Barbara County, firefighters battled an 1,800 acre blaze that has destroyed more than 100 homes.

The latest fire is in the northern foothills of Los Angeles and the community of Sylmar on the [...]

Colorado Expecting Slow Ski Season