iNDianapolis 2.0

thoughts on the next generation of indianapolis

WHY SHOULD WE GIVE MONEY ON TRANSIT INSTEAD OF OTHER PUBLIC NEEDS?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by jmshipe

I believe transit can have great benefits for a city therefore it is worth investing our money in.  It is difficult for people in cities, which do not have a mass transit system to really understand the benefits it can provide.  Therefore to start support and convince voters to invest is extremely difficult.  I hope [...]

Complete Systems Theory: Smart Grid Technology

Posted on February 22, 2010 by akowalski1502

A major emerging factor within urban design is that in order to promote optimal community, we must take a look at our infrastructure and utilize new technologies to make our systems more efficient. With the recent Copenhagen Climate Change Summit in mind, this theory can be taken further and examined on a global scale as [...]

Mass-Transit Catalyst

Posted on January 22, 2010 by akowalski1502

The proverb “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far” comes to mind here. This phrase has been echoed time and time again since President Theodore Roosevelt articulated it in a speech more than 100 years ago. Focusing on mass transportation as a “big stick”, could help the United States create an [...]