Comments for Green & Main http://greenandmain.org Transforming Tradition - Community revitalization through sustainable renovation & historic preservation Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:22:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Comment on Unexpected Historic Discovery: Trolley Line is Unearthed during Sewer Project by Arlyn Ballinger http://greenandmain.org/2011/05/unexpected-historic-discovery-trolley-line-historic-trolley-line-unearthed-during-sewer-project/#comment-1006 Arlyn Ballinger Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:22:10 +0000 http://greenandmain.org/?p=1174#comment-1006 My father was a conductor on the east 14th street run back in the early 1940's. We also lived on E 14th at that time (between Thomoson and Guthery) and our father would clang the bell when he would go by the house. I am looking forward to seeing the exhibit at the Historical Building this spring. Arlyn Ballinger Tucson, Arizona My father was a conductor on the east 14th street run back in the early 1940′s. We also lived on E 14th at that time (between Thomoson and Guthery) and our father would clang the bell when he would go by the house. I am looking forward to seeing the exhibit at the Historical Building this spring.

Arlyn Ballinger

Tucson, Arizona

]]> Comment on Historic Preservation and Green & Main by Joanne http://greenandmain.org/2011/03/historic-preservation/#comment-1003 Joanne Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:54:50 +0000 http://greenandmain.org/?p=1114#comment-1003 Great article! I am very tired of the idea that old buildings are inefficient and therefore should all be replaced. The notion that we can only use something, including houses & buildings, for 5-10 years is unsustainable. Disposable cups, plates etc are creating enough environmental problems without adding housing materials to overwhelm our landfills as well. Do you know of any communities which have been able to stop or slow scrape offs? Our neighborhood in Denver is extremely popular and is in a building boom of structures that are out of proportion to the existing bungalows and homes built in early 1900s. We have pockets of historic districts, but even those sections have not been able entirely to stop the new box highrise style multiplex buildings developers seem to love to place in our neighborhood. Great article! I am very tired of the idea that old buildings are inefficient and therefore should all be replaced. The notion that we can only use something, including houses & buildings, for 5-10 years is unsustainable. Disposable cups, plates etc are creating enough environmental problems without adding housing materials to overwhelm our landfills as well.
Do you know of any communities which have been able to stop or slow scrape offs? Our neighborhood in Denver is extremely popular and is in a building boom of structures that are out of proportion to the existing bungalows and homes built in early 1900s. We have pockets of historic districts, but even those sections have not been able entirely to stop the new box highrise style multiplex buildings developers seem to love to place in our neighborhood.

]]> Comment on Green & Main Shows Off ‘New’ Maple Flooring… and Gives Salvaged Gym Floor a New Home by wayne http://greenandmain.org/2011/05/green-main-shows-off-new-maple-flooring-and-gives-salvaged-gym-floor-a-new-home/#comment-996 wayne Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:47:42 +0000 http://greenandmain.org/?p=1258#comment-996 I paid 71cents per square foot for old maple gym floor, delivered, about 2,700 sf, and had about 20% loss due to weathering, breakage, etc. So you will not get rich selling this stuff. Refinishing this stuff is not easy, especially when old and weathered, and getting the striping off can be tough. I paid the same for warehouse flooring, a mix of maple, birch, and oak The gym floor finished out very consistently, and looks almost new, sort of, but cracks etc were left alone to show age; the warehouse floor actually looks older. We did not attempt to fill nail holes or make anything look new. All beautiful. Everything was 3/4" or 1", and subfloor was set to correct this. I've seen the maple go for $ 3-13/sf, but don't get hopes up on price I paid 71cents per square foot for old maple gym floor, delivered, about 2,700 sf, and had about 20% loss due to weathering, breakage, etc. So you will not get rich selling this stuff. Refinishing this stuff is not easy, especially when old and weathered, and getting the striping off can be tough.
I paid the same for warehouse flooring, a mix of maple, birch, and oak
The gym floor finished out very consistently, and looks almost new, sort of, but cracks etc were left alone to show age; the warehouse floor actually looks older. We did not attempt to fill nail holes or make anything look new. All beautiful.
Everything was 3/4″ or 1″, and subfloor was set to correct this. I’ve seen the maple go for $ 3-13/sf, but don’t get hopes up on price

]]> Comment on Recent Construction: Site Development and Seasonal Preparation by Michelle Peiffer http://greenandmain.org/2011/11/recent-construction-site-development-and-seasonal-preparation/#comment-828 Michelle Peiffer Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:27:59 +0000 http://greenandmain.org/?p=2456#comment-828 This project has transformed so much in the past few months. You're right, Chaden, in recognizing the amazing teamwork that has blessed you and the project. Exciting times at Green & Main! This project has transformed so much in the past few months. You’re right, Chaden, in recognizing the amazing teamwork that has blessed you and the project. Exciting times at Green & Main!

]]> Comment on Unexpected Historic Discovery: Trolley Line is Unearthed during Sewer Project by Dave Holmes http://greenandmain.org/2011/05/unexpected-historic-discovery-trolley-line-historic-trolley-line-unearthed-during-sewer-project/#comment-721 Dave Holmes Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:15:31 +0000 http://greenandmain.org/?p=1174#comment-721 I am a Golden K Kiwanian and a native of Des Moines. Enjoyed your program and would like to obtain a copy of the Streetcar maps. I am a Golden K Kiwanian and a native of Des Moines. Enjoyed your program and would like to obtain a copy of the Streetcar maps.

]]> Comment on Geothermal: Harnessing the Earth’s Energy by PETER SHERININIAN http://greenandmain.org/2011/10/geothermal-harnessing-the-earth%e2%80%99s-energy/#comment-713 PETER SHERININIAN Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:20:37 +0000 http://greenandmain.org/?p=2221#comment-713 Pete Sherinian KFMG Radio/Green City. Very cool, The next show I do with Chaden should include this part of the buildings contruction. Pete Sherinian KFMG Radio/Green City.
Very cool, The next show I do with Chaden should include this part of the buildings contruction.

]]> Comment on Stormwater Management: Green & Main Designs to Lead the Way by Jackie http://greenandmain.org/2011/09/stormwater-management-green-main-designs-to-lead-the-way/#comment-689 Jackie Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:56:06 +0000 http://greenandmain.org/?p=2043#comment-689 I really love that buffalo grass! It looks nice, feels soft, and is great for helping out the environment. I really love that buffalo grass! It looks nice, feels soft, and is great for helping out the environment.

]]> Comment on Confessions of a Fairgoer: Opinions on Sustainability by Tizzy Hyatt http://greenandmain.org/2011/08/confessions-from-a-fairgoer-opinions-on-sustainability/#comment-495 Tizzy Hyatt Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:54:18 +0000 http://greenandmain.org/?p=1808#comment-495 Blue ribbon for Michelle for this great article. It inspires me to eat something on a stick! And always, always to find a recycling bin. :-) Blue ribbon for Michelle for this great article. It inspires me to eat something on a stick! And always, always to find a recycling bin. :-)

]]> Comment on Profiles in Green: Jason Anderson and the Building of Green & Main by Tizzy Hyatt http://greenandmain.org/2011/08/profiles-in-green-jason-anderson-and-the-building-of-green-main/#comment-482 Tizzy Hyatt Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:37:55 +0000 http://greenandmain.org/?p=1766#comment-482 Thanks for the insight into the man behind the construction at G & M. I feel like I know him a little now. Congrats on his hard work, patience and perseverance. I appreciate the realistic perspective of the article. Thanks, Michelle, well written! Thanks for the insight into the man behind the construction at G & M. I feel like I know him a little now. Congrats on his hard work, patience and perseverance. I appreciate the realistic perspective of the article. Thanks, Michelle, well written!

]]> Comment on Profiles in Green: Jason Anderson and the Building of Green & Main by Marc Black http://greenandmain.org/2011/08/profiles-in-green-jason-anderson-and-the-building-of-green-main/#comment-481 Marc Black Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:55:55 +0000 http://greenandmain.org/?p=1766#comment-481 Wow - what a great article on Jason & the work that he does! He's a special person and well suited to run this project. Nice job Michelle! Wow – what a great article on Jason & the work that he does! He’s a special person and well suited to run this project. Nice job Michelle!

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