Bonnie Alter
Bonnie Alter is a Canadian living in London. In Toronto she had several different careers--as a city planner, a trade union advisor, and an arts administrator.
Since moving to London she has been enjoying all the pleasures of the city, including becoming an avid country walker, a culture vulture and garden lover. As a result of her endless wanderings she has developed an extensive knowledge of the London bus system.
Latest Stories from Bonnie Alter - Page 3
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Pop-Up Housing Competition Designs Housing for the Homeless
Some innovative ideas for providing good low-cost housing for the homeless.
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This Clock Knits a Scarf and Tells the Time
Here's a clock that knits you a scarf while telling the time: how convenient.
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The River Thames From its Source to London in Glorious Colour (Photos)
From its tiny source to the Houses of Parliament, here are glorious photos of the River Thames.
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The Crystal is a Super Sustainable Building and a Museum Too
The Crystal is a super green building and a museum about sustainable living.
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Guerrilla Pothole Gardener is Now an Author
A sneak preview of the pothole gardener's new book--Christmas is coming...
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British Sculptor Makes Monumental Works Out of Aged and Diseased Trees
David Nash makes huge sculptures out of old and diseased trees at Kew Gardens in London.
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Iconic Artek Stools Made Out of Tree Trunks as 80th Birthday Celebration
Happy birthday to the iconic Artek stool, as a special treat it's been made out of tree trunks.
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The Boat Project is a Sail Boat Made from Wooden Memories
It's Olympic art--a boat that was made from donated wooden items and was sailed along the coast of England.
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Britain's Ash Trees Threatened by Disease
Britain's ash trees are under threat from a new, quickly spreading, disease.
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Floating Garden Flourishes on a Barge
It's an allotment garden on an abandoned barge, and it feeds the boating community.
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Tree Conservation Lessons Learned Since England's Great Storm of 1987
It's the 25th anniversary of the storm that destroyed millions of trees in England -- and lots has been learned since then about tree conservation.
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The Classic Acapulco Chair Takes on a New Life
We love this chair from the 50's, and it's back in a new, improved, and recycled form.
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Adobe Playground Designed by Children and Architects
They call it a Super Adobe, these kids just call it fun.
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New Paris Car Sharing, Autolib', Expands and is a Success
Paris' Autolib started up last year and it's a big success now.
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New Pottery Made of Clay From the River Thames
This pottery is made from clay dug from under Tower Bridge in London.
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Prestigious Prix Pictet Photography Competition Winner is Luc Delahaye
It's the most prestigious photography prize (and best paid) and here's this year's winner.
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One Hundred Artists Re-Interpret the Familiar London Tube Logo
Called the Roundel, one hundred artists take a new look at this iconic symbol.
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London Wants a High Line Too But Chooses a Tunnel as the Winner of Its Design Competition
London has New York's High Line envy, so they held a competition to get their own.
