Archives for September 2009

The University of Arkansas Community Design Center Makes the Case for Light Rail

Frank, a senior analyst for Proctor and Gamble, is late for the second time this week thanks to a fender bender that brought morning rush hour traffic to a crawl on Interstate 540. He’ll have to work late again to get his report ready for the meeting tomorrow. With light rail transit in place, Frank could use his 27-mile commute from Fayetteville to Bentonville to work on his report, catch up on his e-mail or read the newspaper. One less car payment would free up some extra dollars for groceries, gas and a summer trip to Disney World that the kids are counting on … (more…)

USGBC Announces Recipients of 2009 Excellence in Green Building Education Recognition Awards and Incentive Grants Recognizes Innovative Green Building Curricula from Pre-K through College; Provides Financial Support for Promising New Programs

Washington, DC, (September 17, 2009) – The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded the 2009 Excellence in Green Building Curriculum Recognition Awards and Incentive Grants to organizations and institutions spurring existing green building education projects, activities or programs, and developing (more…)

University of Arkansas Community Design Center Earns Four Awards

The University of Arkansas Community Design Center has received four prestigious awards for its design work.  (more…)