Donald Appleyard is publishing a second edition of Livable Streets this year. This 6-minute video, based on his research, describes how heavy traffic on a street can reduce social interaction:From the transcript: Things such as a light traffic street helped knit a community together, and in contrast, a heavily traffic street would actually rip it apart and […]
Video and Documents: Neighborhood Watch Presentation
Police and fire personnel together with Deputy Sheriff David Fenton spoke to Ward 6 residents on Saturday about implementing a neighborhood watch program. The meeting took place at the Northampton Fire Station on Carlon Drive. In attendance was Ward 6 City Councilor Marianne LaBarge.Here is a complete blip.tv video of the presentations recorded by Adam […]
Northampton Snow Squad Debuts
Northampton Snow Squad announces: If you get around by foot or bicycle in the winter in Northampton, Massachusetts, you’ve probably noticed that it can get difficult after a snowstorm. The priorities of our city are still heavily weighted toward automobile traffic. The Department of Public Works has been instructed to clear some of the bikeways […]
Video: Zoning Revisions Committee, January 19, 2011; Examples of Design Guidelines
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 1/19/11 meeting of Northampton’s Zoning Revisions Committee. The committee discussed how to encourage home-based businesses and how aggressively to push for zoning changes in light of potential political resistance. This video is 1 hour 47 minutes long and was recorded by Adam Cohen.Here are some examples of […]
Video: Solid Waste Task Force, January 10, 2011
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 1/10/11 meeting of Northampton’s Solid Waste Reduction and Management Task Force. When the minutes are compiled they will appear here. This video is 2 hours 21 minutes long. The recording was made by Craig Odgers. See also: Video: Solid Waste Task Force, January 3, 2011 Video: Solid […]
Video: Board of Public Works, January 19, 2011
Here is a complete blip.tv video of the 1/19/11 meeting of Northampton’s Board of Public Works. This recording is 48 minutes long and was prepared by Craig and Mimi Odgers. See also: NSNA’s video archive on blip.tv
Photo Essay: “A Frosty Morning” by Tom McCurry
North Street neighbor Tom McCurry has kindly shared these photos taken earlier this month. He writes, “When I went outside with my dogs this morning, I immediately noticed the hoary frost which covered everything, including our back steps. After eating breakfast, I donned my long underwear, grabbed my camera and went to the Norwottuck Rail […]
Urban Trees Linked to Healthier Babies
The Oregonian reports this month: Researchers used satellite images to compare tree cover around the houses of 5,696 women who gave birth in Portland in 2006 and 2007. Pregnant women living in houses graced by more trees were significantly less likely to deliver undersized babies… “Maybe it sounds a bit daft at first,” says lead […]
Video: Solid Waste Task Force, January 3, 2011
Here is a blip.tv video of the 1/3/11 meeting of the Solid Waste Reduction and Management Task Force. It was held in the JFK Middle School Library. This video is 1 hour 44 minutes long. It is complete except for a half-minute gap for camera changeover around the 52-minute mark. The recording was made by […]
State of Emergency Declared; Pomeroy Terrace Meeting Postponed
The City of Northampton announces today: Governer Deval Patrick has declared a state of emergency as of 1:18 p.m. today, January 12, 2011. Northampton Mayor Higgins has also declared a local state of emergency. The mayor asks that all residents with the exception of essential personnel remain off the roadways to facilitate the plowing operations […]