Author Archives: Joanna
Slate is Going Up
Wow! The Visual Arts Center is humming with construction activity in preparation for occupancy later this summer. The exterior slate on the east side of the building is being installed. It’s looking good.
“Lite Bright” Construction Fences
A new look for construction fences: I wonder how the town’s planning & zoning office would respond to such an effort to enliven construction fences and engage folks in the process. For more information, check out the Inhabitat article … Continue reading
Innovative Learning – wow!
Some days I need to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming at work. It’s so cool! Today was one of those days…I had the opportunity to participate in a DCAL session called Making the Most of Faculty Time. … Continue reading
Container Coffee Shop
An interesting re-use of shipping containers – Starbucks has opened another coffee shop in Tukwila, Washington. It’s built out of four reclaimed containers and has been designed to LEED building. What do you think?
Pedestrian Bicycle Master Plan – Hurray!
With funding from Hanover Public Works Department and Dartmouth College, the Hanover Bike-Ped Committee has developed a draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. ORW Landscape Architects and Planners and Smart Mobility prepared the plan for the Committee and helped … Continue reading
Downsizing Sidewalks
To save money, the Town of Hanover is replacing 8′ wide concrete sidewalks with 6′ on North Main Street. Can’t say that’s the right direction for a more sustainable, walkable Hanover. Good thing we have a draft pedestrian cycling plan, … Continue reading
EPA’s not just talking…
they’re doing. Rain gardens are keeping water on site at the EPA offices in D.C. The gardens are beautiful and the graphics clearly explain what they’re doing and why they’re doing it.
Mount Moosilauke and the Ravine Lodge
Thanks to the Outdoor Programs Office for relaying this great time-lapse video of Mount Moosilauke and the Ravine Lodge: Moosilauke Ravine Lodge from Robin Meyers on Vimeo
Swim Docks in August
The swim docks have been open since July 3, and have proven popular with students, especially in the late afternoon.