The Everglades Invade the City
Alesh tells us about a new art installation at the West Dade Regional Library. Here are the details: The Everglades Invade the City by Edwin Villasmil & Elba Martinez September 28 – February 28, 2007West Dade Regional Library Artists/activists/educators Villasmil and Martinez have created a fairytale world of line drawings, sculptural installations, and graphic novel-style storytelling...
Read MoreSummer Transit Challenge, Week 4
Of the four weeks since I started Transit Miami’s Summer Transit Challenge, I have ridden public transportation 3 of 4 weeks. The interesting thing about this is that so far, it has been the Metromover all the way. I sometimes viewed this as cheating, because I feel that I should take one of my longer trips and substitute them with the bus. However, when I really thought about it, I was...
Read MoreGetting to the Bottom of the Litter Problem
I’ve got a few hot spots when it comes to topics that I like to research and discuss for greenerMIAMI. Buying local, public transportation, and trash (litter & recycling). I guess these topics jump out at me because there is no reason that each individual can’t do something positive in each of these areas. Although I hope that we can affect the governments to make city, county,...
Read MoreGreenerMiami QuickTips
Another project we’re working on, in addition to the A-Z Disposal & Donation guide. Currently in progress and not complete. Both guides are now available from the sidebar. greenerMIAMI QuickTips Quick and easy things that each Miamian can do to help create a Greener Miami. In Your Home General Clean or change air conditioning filters regularly. Typically every 1-2 months. Improves...
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