By Matt the Engineer on December 8, 2010
If our cities density and economic strength were measured in tall skyscrapers, then we’d be failing. “America’s share of the 100 tallest buildings will fall from 80 percent in 1990 to 18 percent by 2012.” (DJC, expensive registration required*) So I ask: are we afraid to build tall buildings because of terror**? Is it our weak [...]
Posted in 20th century, economy
By Matt the Engineer on September 21, 2010
Dear New London, I know we’ve just met, and I’m leaving in a few days. But I find criticism is easiest to take from strangers. Let me be honest – you’re not living up to your potential. You were built with all of the right elements. You have narrow streets, a well planned downtown, wonderful [...]
Posted in 20th century, downtown
By bgtothen on January 25, 2008
More will be coming tomorrow.
Posted in 20th century, Ford, global warming, O&M, roads
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