The Suburbanization of Poverty

http://www.brookings.edu/papers/2010/0120_poverty_kneebone.aspx

This is a study by the Brookings Institute from 2000 to 2008 found that the suburbs of metro areas saw the largest and fastest growing proportion of poverty in America.

High-Speed-Rail Funding: Obama Should See Fla. Future

Hey guys, this is an article I found about the President's upcoming visit to the Tampa Bay area to talk about the Tampa-Orlando high speed rail line. Check it out at http://www.theledger.com/article/20100124/EDIT01/1245032/1398?p=all&tc=pgall

rail: pros and cons

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/jan/24/na-dontjudgerailreport-by-its-partisan-cover/



An anti-rail group has published a report trying to discourage investment in Florida rail projects. The Tampa Tribune reviews their main arguments and shows how they are relevant to local concerns. It's a good review of debating points on both sides.

Dangerous By Design

http://t4america.org/resources/dangerousbydesign/

This is a report by Transportation for America which ranked U.S. metro areas based on pedestrian safety between 2007 and 2008. The top four most dangerous metro areas for pedestrians were Orlando-Kissimmee, Tampa-St.Pete-Clearwater, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, and Jacksonville, respectively.

Tampa landscaper offers cut-rate lawn care for foreclosed homes

http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/tampa-landscaper-offers-cut-rate-lawn-care-for-foreclosed-homes/1067728

I read this article today about how Lawn Mowing companies use Cattle and Goats to mow the lawns of Foreclosed houses and apartments. It is very environmentally friendly and it only costs $10 dollars. It provided food for the cattle and the waste of that procedure is turned into compost that acts as a fertilizer for better crops for Tampa. I really loved the idea of using natural things and saving money. Green Businesses do not have to be Expensive Businesses.

I also realized that Tampa area does not have the much recycling and compost bins for residents to use and help around. I know that being green is not just about recycling but at least we have the responsibility for our own trash.