Park(ing) Day a Success

In case you missed the story in Saturday’s Post & Courier, here’s an excerpt:
“People who think too much public space is devoted to parking set out to make their point Friday in an annual event known as Park(ing) Day, which in Charleston involved laying down sod and setting up lawn chairs and a pingpong table [...]

Catch Mixson on WCBD-2

If you are watching the local NBC affilate, WCBD 2, you may see a new ad spot we’re running to promote Mixson as part of an innovative Image Plus campaign.

See the 30-second spot here.

Meet Our Builder: Take a Tour of 32 Perseverance Street with Steve Kendrick

Check out this video tour of the new Structures home on Perseverance Street. Learn about it’s green features and take a peek at what’s inside.
I’on Structures Proof 2 from HMD on Vimeo.

Which Side are You On? Urbanism Past and Present

Vince Graham, I’On Group founder, gives a talk on the vision and inspiration behind the I’On Group’s work:
Which Side Are You On? Urbanism: Past and Present from I’On Group on Vimeo.

Metamorphosis Video on You Tube

Missed the event? Catch a clip here.
Video courtesy of talented Park Circle resident Chuck Helig.

How Green is Your City?

Well, if you live in Charleston, we don’t even make this list yet…but you might be interested in reading Popular Science’s  ranking of the 50 greenest cities around the country. Learn more about the steps they are taking to reduce their impact on the environment. Then join the Sustainability Institute, the Coastal Conservation League, and others to press [...]

Dolphin Architects & Builders Honored

DOLPHIN ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS HONORED BY CHARLESTON TRIDENT
HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Dolphin Takes Gold and Silver in Two Highest Award Categories
November 28, 2007- Charleston, SC— Dolphin Architects & Builders was recently awarded by
the Charleston Trident Home Builders Association for its outstanding contributions to the new
homes built in the Charleston area.
New homes in the Charleston area are judged [...]

Land Use & Global Warming Factoid

Fun fact for the day: according to a new study by the Urban Land Institute, shifting 60 percent of new growth to compact development by 2030 would have the same benefit as a 28% increase in U.S. fuel efficiency.  - from “Growing Cooler: The Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change”

The Rookery

As a follow-up to the neighborhood meeting Oct. 17 about the I’On Rookery, we wanted to update residents and friends who may be concerned about its status. At the meeting, I’On resident and bird expert, Craig Richard, who has observed and reported about birds in I’On for many years, discussed declines in the great egret [...]

I’On Community Stew November 17-18

This in from William Hamilton -
The fifth annual I’On Community Stewcook will be held from Saturday, November 17 to Sunday, November 18 in Avant Garden at the SW Corner of Westlake.
Preparation of the 40 gallon Brunswick Style stew in the century old White Family heirloom pot takes all night under the supervision of Stewmaster John [...]