Last summer a bored 16-year-old tried to steal our vehicle while we slept. He didn’t have success with ours, but did take a neighbour’s truck for a midnight ride, smashing the front end. This same … [Read more...] about Art instead of theft? Art programs as crime prevention
Greener Cities, Safer Cities
Trees are like the lungs of the planet, breathing in carbon dioxide and breathing out oxygen. They also provide a habitat for birds and wildlife, while reducing urban runoff and erosion. But that’s … [Read more...] about Greener Cities, Safer Cities
Good bars create a sustainable community
For more years than I’ll admit, I’ve been a devoted viewer of the British soap Coronation Street. My partner grimaces whenever he hears the opening music. “How can you watch that? All they do is … [Read more...] about Good bars create a sustainable community