Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

"A community’s physical form, rather than its land uses, is its most intrinsic and enduring characteristic." [Katz, EPA] This blog focuses on place and placemaking and all that makes it work--historic preservation, urban design, transportation, asset-based community development, arts & cultural development, commercial district revitalization, tourism & destination development, and quality of life advocacy--along with doses of civic engagement and good governance watchdogging.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

City division: VH1`s `Do Something` Awards

VH1’s 2010 Do Something Awards focus on promoting civic involvement. In the `city` division, Austin, Texas is one of the nominees for the city's efforts in encouraging its residents to use biking as a primary form of transportation. Portland (local foods), Boston (teaching-engaging youth), Greensburg, KS (sustainable redesign post-tornado), and Salt Lake City (community volunteerism) are the other nominees.

According to VH1:

The DoSomething Awards honor those who are making a difference in the world. There are an additional four cities in the running to win under the same category.

The VH1’s 2010 Do Something Awards will be broadcast live, Monday, July 19 at 9/8c.

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