Friday News

Some articles that caught my attention today.

:: Security Concerns at Ground Zero
No, not Freedom Tower again; this time it's the Memorial. It sounds like a Catch-22: the design "encourages and engenders public interaction," which in turn, "constitute[s] vulnerabilities from a security perspective..." Can a public space ever be completely safe from terrorism? And still be truly public? (via Archinect)

:: Strangers on a Train
The Wall Street Journal covers the "Dan Ryan Dig" from the perspective of whiny drivers who now are taking commuter trains and public transportation. (via Gapers Block)

:: Americans commute longer than ever
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, "2.8 million people have so-called extreme commutes, topping 90 minutes." You don't say. (also via Archinect)

:: Top 10 Green Projects of 2006
Didn't think I could end on a car story, did ya? Sarah at Inhabitat covers the AIA/COTE's top ten, which includes the Solar Umbrella House, the World Birding Center + 8 more. (thanks Sarah!)

Have a Happy Earth Day!