There is an interesting article over at PloS One about recent changes in open space around cities in the US. The major result of the paper was that per capita land consumption is declining almost everywhere (indicating higher density as cities grow), but it is declining faster in areas with "reform" minded zoning and where there is greater spending on conservation efforts.
THK's blog
Open Space Loss and Land Inequality in United States' Cities, 1990–2000
Submitted by THK on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 15:45
Seriously funny
I was rolling on the floor at this one (caution: some colorful language):
Elvis Costello ACL taping
Just got home from seeing Elvis Costello taping live in the Austin City Limits studio. Wow. Great show. It was great also to see Jerry Douglas (bluegrass dobro legend) in the band. They said the show will air November 7.
Local cartoonist Austin Kleon made a few sketches after the show.
