Altmob joins Twitter

Exciting news, Altmob joins Twitter! Feel free to follow me at @altmob.

Belated Earth Day Tribute

"Bicycles are one of the most democratic inventions that man has ever come up with!"

Fellow Blogger Releases Manual – How to have your very own crosswalk

Pedestrian elements are often missing from our roadways. What should citizens do? This morning, Where the Sidewalk Starts, proposed the last steps for obtaining your very own crosswalk. The step-by-step manual guides citizens through the civic process – encouraging calm, polite action. Aside from establishing the who, what, where, and when, the manual assists with organization and provides guidance on how to avoid red tape, apply political pressure and lastly – how to enjoy your new crosswalk.

The USGBC Launches new LEED for Healthcare

Last week, the USGBC debuted the new LEED for Healthcare rating system at the CleanMed conference in Pheonix, Arizona. The new rating system focuses on the specific needs for 24 hour medical facilities, their equipment and most importantly - the patients. LEED for Healthcare makes the direct connection between public health and sustainability. “Research has shown that when we are treated and heal in a green healthcare facility – one that has a healthy indoor environmental quality and connects us to the outdoors – we heal faster, have shorter hospital stays and fewer return visits,” said Scot Horst, Senior Vice President of LEED, USGBC.

Re-Imagining - The Pedestrian Right of Way

by Dhiru Thadani