Crowdsourcing,  in which a group of people perform a task (often for free) usually undertaken by a single professional, seems to be the next big thing in placemaking.  CoolTown Studios is an informative, lively blog devoted to crowdsourcing for creatives – not only artists, writer, filmmakers, etc., but  cultural creatives: the people who, through education, [...]

Filed under: Charleston SC Green Living, I'On Group, Mixson, Urban Sustainability on December 29th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

You know what this means – the exhaust smells like coffee.  Plus  we have yet another source of environmentally friendly fuel for our insatiable energy-guzzling lifestyles.  Check out this article from the NY Times about a group of scientists who’ve come up with a way to make biodiesel from used coffee grounds.  I wonder if [...]

Filed under: Charleston SC Green Living, I'On Group, Urban Sustainability on December 23rd, 2008 | No Comments »

I know there are only a couple days left to finish your gift-buying (or making, of course – who says purchasing has to be the norm?), but in case you have some people left on your list, go visit Charleston’s greatest fair-trade, eco-friendly, 100% local and independent store Global Awakening at 499 King Street for [...]

Filed under: Charleston SC Green Living, I'On Group on December 22nd, 2008 | No Comments »

…and visit A New Way to Work, a joint effort of the Coastal Conservation League and Concerned Citizens of the Sea Islands.  The website details alternative transportation solutions to extending 526, and offers citizens a venue through which to submit their comments to the SCDOT and local government representatives.  Take a look, and take a [...]

Filed under: Charleston SC Green Living, I'On Group, Urban Sustainability on December 3rd, 2008 | No Comments »

Public discussions are heating up for the proposed extension of the Mark Clark Expressway, with three public information hearings being held over the next couple of weeks. It is important that we, as a community, educate ourselves on the environmental, economic, and social costs of this proposed infrastructure and ensure our voices are heard loud and clear [...]

Filed under: Charleston SC Green Living, I'On Group, Urban Sustainability on November 6th, 2008 | No Comments »

In September we brought you Tiny Houses. In keeping with the art of simple and creative living, how about living in a metal box – a shipping container to be more exact? This recent piece from TreeHugger (Crate Expectations) highlights the many creative ways people are turning these mundane and inexpensive boxes into stylish and comfortable homes. If you are dying to [...]

Filed under: Charleston SC Green Living, I'On Group, Mixson, Urban Sustainability on November 4th, 2008 | No Comments »

A recent article from Charleston Mercury on growth in Greenville notes how a promising new development, Verdae, is being compared to I’On and other such outstanding communities. From the article:

“The I’on of the Upcountry: Verdae’s Promise and Potential

A project that has been highly publicized in the area is the development at Verdae. An 1,100-acre tract of prime real [...]

Filed under: Charleston SC Green Living, I'On Group, I'On Village, Urban Sustainability on October 24th, 2008 | No Comments »

The Kerr Family, the I’On Group, Charleston County and the City of Charleston invite you to participate in creating a Master Plan for the Gathering Place District located at the intersection of Maybank and River Roads.
Save the Dates: October 29 & November 5, 2008
Kick off Presentation
Come hear from Dover Kohl, the planning team leading the [...]

Filed under: Charleston SC Green Living, Events, I'On Group, Urban Sustainability on October 23rd, 2008 | No Comments »

Stop by the Mixson table as you cheer on the SC Stingrays at the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 1!  It’s their first “Green Game,” and it starts at 7:05 – if you’re interested in a free ticket, call Jennifer at 843-746-9696!

Filed under: Charleston SC Green Living, Events, I'On Group, Mixson on October 14th, 2008 | No Comments »

On Sunday, Oct. 12 from 10am-12pm, Charleston County Recycling will have a booth at Pep Boys in West Ashley (1550 Savannah Highway) with representatives available to answer questions about making your driving more environmentally friendly.  Of course, the most effective way to make your transportation more environmentally friendly is to drive as little as possible, [...]

Filed under: Charleston SC Green Living, Events, I'On Group, I'On Village, Mixson, Morris Square on September 29th, 2008 | No Comments »