11 Most Endangered Historic Places

Preservationnation.org has this year's list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.

This year's list includes a sites in Kentucky, New Jersey, Nebraska, California, Connecticut, DC, Guam, Michigan, Mississippi, Virginia and State Parks/State owned Historic Sites nationwide.

In California the list highlights the Juana Briones House in Palo Alto.  This site is been threatened with demolition by the current owners for over a decade in order to develop a new dwelling.  The City of Palo Alto granted a demo permit in 2007 which triggered a suit from preservationists for failing to consider alternatives resulting in the permit being rescinded.  The case is now being appealed.  The owners are willing to sell the property and it is hoped a preservation group will be able to raise funds for purchase and upkeep for the site.



11 Most Endangered Historic Places

After the Sayre Fire: Oakridge Mobile Home Park

Scribe Communications revisits the Oakridge Mobile Home Park after the Sayre Fire to see how the rebuilding of the physical and the more intangible are coming along.  Click the link below for the article.

After the Sayre Fire: Oakridge Mobile Home Park Seeing Signs of Rebirth

Valley 'enterprise zone' Expansion

The LA Times blog posted an article about the expansion of the Valley enterprise zone.  The expansion will include portions of the west valley, Chatsworth, the Van Nuys Airport area and portions of the northeast valley.  To read the post, click here.


State officials approve Valley 'enterprise zone' to boost business growth | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times

Amazing Architecture: 15 (More!) World’s Weirdest Buildings - Stylish Furniture Toolbar

http://weburbanist.com/ has a great article about 15 of teh World's Weirdest Buildings.  Check it out at the link below!
Amazing Architecture: 15 (More!) World’s Weirdest Buildings

Couch Cushion Architecture

Buildllc.com has a great article about Couch Cushion Architecture.  Check it out at the links below!

Couch Cushion Architecture; A Critical Analysis - Part 1

Couch Cushion Architecture; A Critical Analysis - Part 2

Federal Construction To Require Project Labor Agreements

Greenbuildinglawupdate.com has a great article about new legislation regarding project labor agreements in Federal Construction.  Check it out at the link below.

Federal Construction To Require Project Labor Agreements : Green Building Law Update