Urban Sustainability

"The preservation of historic buildings may be the best possible approach to sustainability"      

By Rita Cook     

Jan. 9, 2012

Fort Worth resident Carol Sullivan came up with a unique way to clean up her block. 

By Brandolon Barnett      

Dec. 5, 2011 

Although the average Dallas citizen may not personally know Thom Powell, chances are his work has impacted his or her life.

 Donate to Deep Ellum Urban Gardens 

   Nov. 11, 2011

When Fort Worth photographer Karl Thibodeaux is out taking pictures of a street scene, he doesn’t mind when a weed gets in the lens. Conversely, when he’s shooting a picture of a tree and a powerline jutts in the frame, he prefers it. 

 "A society that gets rid of all its troublemakers goes downhill." -Robert A.Heinlein, science-fiction author (1907-1988)  - Favorite quote of Kathleen Matusmura. 
  
By Kristy Alpert    

Photos from Sustainability + Me! reception sponsored by Veev Acai Spirits.

By Brandolon  Barnett    

A conversation with Kelly Clemons of Deep Ellum Urban Gardens on the inspiration for the Urban Gardens project, the goals of the Deep Ellum Urban Garden, and the status of the group's fundraising efforts.

Oct. 23, 2011