by Kathryn Gardow | Nov 29, 2015 | Agrihoods, Farmland Preservation, Local Food
“I live next to a farm!” This can be said with enthusiasm and excitement or disappointment and disgust. Living next to a farm can be a good or a bad thing, depending on your point of view. City folks want to move to the country, as they see it as...
by Kathryn Gardow | May 30, 2014 | Agrihoods, Land Use Planning, Local Food
Local produce heaven is now… asparagus, strawberries, cherries, snap peas; followed by string beans, cucumbers, basil, tomatoes, peaches; culminating with apples, corn, winter squash. What would make every food summer more perfect? Living in a community that...
by Kathryn Gardow | Dec 23, 2013 | Farmland Preservation, Sustainable Communities
What is a sustainable community? Currently, in real estate development lexicon, it is a transit-oriented project with sidewalks, bike paths, served by public transit with green/energy efficient buildings, and perhaps limited parking. But, there is a new aspect of...