April 2001

New Urbanism

The Second Coming of the Great American Town
by Jay Walljasper
The traditional town brings back into one place the basics of people’s lives. There’s a greater sense of community, and less need to use a car.

New Urbanism In Depth
by Brandi Homan
Books for further exploration.

Traditional Neighborhoods and Sprawl
by Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk
The traditional pattern of walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods has been prohibited by ordinances that favor sprawl.

Sustainable Suburbia
by Alan P. Mamoser
Conservation design can remake suburban areas into beautiful places, and a handful of developers are purveyors of this innovative strategy for suburbia.

Ecotourism, The Green Way to Travel
by Deborah Straw
Sustaining and respecting the environment are important parts of ecotourism, but the concept is much more far-reaching in its implications.

A New Approach to Cancer Care
by Bobbye Middendorf
Dr. Steven Ayre’s Contemporary Medicine Center uses a unique three-part comprehensive cancer care system to treat both the patient and family.

Back to Balance
by Bob Martin, M.S.
The spine plays an important role in promoting and maintaining health, but the connection between the body and brain must be free flowing.