20 Years ago Holland seemed to be the only country to hold a civilization capable of biking more than driving. The feeling was amazing and uniquely romantic. In the midst of the technological revolution the Dutch streets and alleys were packed with bikers riding old classic style black bicycles. The 90’s were hopefully the last… Read More
Reasons To Be Cheerful Even though it seems mostly everyone is being tackled by how fast the world is going round; there still are some organizations created by people who are even faster at the time of thinking and doing. One of these exemplary characters is David Byrne. He as always been ahead of his… Read More
A relationship that has not changed in society is human activity in housing, commerce and general development within the natural environment. These activities occurred along riversides throughout history every where in the world from Mesopotamia to Greece and all over Europe. Of course New York itself followed the same course of development on the Hudson and East River… Read More
Williamsburg’s post-Civil War business boom and transportation improvements, such as widespread trolley service, brought renewed development to the neighborhood. Broadway became “the preferred address for monumental banks, the location of Williamsburg’s premier stores, the center for entertainment, and the nexus for most of Williamsburg’s ferry-going travels.”5 Broadway served as the main thoroughfare with the New… Read More