Michael Dudley
Michael Dudley is the Community Outreach Librarian at the University of Winnipeg.
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With graduate degrees in city planning and library science, Michael Dudley is the Community Outreach Librarian at the University of Winnipeg.
Under the Boardwalk...Amazonian Deforestation?
<p>The New York City Parks and Recreation Department is being criticized for continuing to use Amazonian Ipe wood for its park benches and boardwalks.</p>
The Seductions of 'Big'
<p>The 164-story Barj Dubai is just one of many examples of architecture's new obsession with enormous buildings. While undeniably spectacular, these structures also raise questions about their social and environmental sustainability.</p>
Israeli Highway Plans Draw Criticism
<p>Israel is planning to construct a so-called "Palestinian Highway", which critics believe will be used to fragment Palestinian territory.</p>
Mortgage Crisis Fueling America's Homelessness Boom
<p>The mortgage crisis is contributing to a dramatic increase in homeless families.</p>
The Next Real Estate Frontier: Car Condos?
<p>With the housing market faltering, developers are eyeing an emerging and lucrative market: luxurious garages for expensive cars.</p>