Tag Archives: urbanism

Unwelcome New Neighbors

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: After a few months away from town, The Question Lady and I returned to our home in Manhattan to discover some new neighbors. Here’s a little collage of them:

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Linkathon

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: “The last pre-Neolithic tribe on earth” isn’t giving up without a fight. A nice visit to a car-free quartier in Québec City. Why are there so few such neighborhoods in North America? Meet a great little Reddit … Continue reading →

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Fact Du Jour

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: “Between 1950 and 1953, New York City spent $143 million on schools, $4 million on libraries, $70 million on hospitals, and $172 million on highways … Other cities went further.” I found the quote in this new book.

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