Historic Downtown Iowa City Buildings 1 – Blackstone Building 118 S. Dubuque St. c. 1882, Italianate Originally a two story carriage and harness manufacturing shop, the third story Mansard roof was added sometime in the late 1880s. A number of businesses have been located in this building including hardware stores, theaters, confectioner, cleaning and pressing… Continue reading Historic Downtown Iowa City Buildings Map Guide Directory Tour
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The Chauncey Development Construction Shadow Controversy in Iowa City Prompts Awareness and Conversation About Shade and Sun Protection
A recent Moen Group development project in Iowa City called The Chauncey (pictured above) has sparked some controversy because of the perception that it will block out the entire skyline and cast a shadow over the city. (See “The Sky Will Be Gone,” Press Citizen, 26 March 2013) Anti-Shade Activists. The Iowa Coalition Against the… Continue reading The Chauncey Development Construction Shadow Controversy in Iowa City Prompts Awareness and Conversation About Shade and Sun Protection
Shedworking: The Alternative Workplace Revolution by Alex Johnson
Activism > Housing | Effective Living Summary. Shedworking: The Alternative Workplace Revolution is the long awaited and highly acclaimed book by Alex Johnson. Endorsements. Critics are calling the book “Excellent” and “Thought Provoking.” Below is a commentary from Gregory Johnson about the book. “The housing and workplace revolution has now reached critical mass as alternative… Continue reading Shedworking: The Alternative Workplace Revolution by Alex Johnson