The Kuhn Cycle
CT.org continues to be interested in the methods and processes of other disciplines, believing they have application to community planning and the social sciences. In this case, J. Gerry Purdy, Ph.D. [gerry.purdy@mobilocity.biz] offers the Kuhn Cycle as a way to look at how progress is made; how progress is made through revolutionary change rather than […]
TerraPower selects Kemmerer, Wyoming as the preferred site for advanced reactor demonstration plan
PROJECT WILL BRING A FULLY FUNCTIONING NATRIUM™ POWER PLANT TO RETIRING COAL GENERATION SITE BELLEVUE, Washington – November 16, 2021 – TerraPower today announced Kemmerer, Wyoming as the preferred site for the Natrium™ reactor demonstration project, which is a TerraPower and GE-Hitachi technology, and is one of two competitively-selected advanced reactor demonstration projects (ARDP) supported […]
The Renewable-Energy Revolution Will Need Renewable Storage
CT.orgfinds this idea fascinating; maybe not new to you, but to me it is revolutionary. Think about what Einstein told us…mass is energy, potential energy. The trick is to turn potential energy into kinetic energy that can work for us. To Maximize Renewable energy we’ll need a new technology: renewable storage. FacebookTweetLinkedInEmail
The Bloomberg Carbon Clock – July 2022
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Index of Book Summaries [2021-present].
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“Design of Cities” by Edmund N. Bacon
Summary Design of Cities is the book one should read when starting a career in design, any kind of design, but building and city design in particular. And, even though “design” is the topic, Mr. Bacon’s Philadelphia experiences permeate the book and strengthen his story. Mr. Bacon was the distinguished executive director of the Philadelphia Planning Commission […]
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“Building A Vibrant Community: How Citizen-Powered Change Is Reshaping America” by Quint Studer
From Amazon… Vibrant Communities don’t just happen; they’re built. This book is your blueprint. “Every community wants to become a great place to live and work. The why is no mystery: We want to create a place our children and grandchildren will want to be. We also know the what: We need to attract investments, provide good jobs, and create […]
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“Inventor of the Future” by Alec Nevala-Lee
The Visionary Life of Buckminster Fuller During his lifetime, Buckminster Fuller was hailed as one of the greatest geniuses of the twentieth century. As the architectural designer and futurist best known for the geodesic dome, he enthralled a vast popular audience, inspired devotion from both the counterculture and the establishment, and was praised as a […]
Contents – September 2022
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Index of Book Summaries [2021-present]
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