Preserving White Elephants: Reusing mansions for modern use
In the Northeast, grand 15,000-square-foot mansions are being repurposed rather than torn down. Great Elm in Sharon Connecticut becomes five condos with 14 new homesites, while Troutbeck in Amenia New York becomes a conference center and country inn on 422 acres. Prices range from 60,000 for homesites to 400,000 for Troutbeck condos. Neighbors fear impact, but developers argue empty estates cost six figures yearly. Estate-sale coordinators Elizabeth Fitch and Sally Kain note many items move to consignment when homes are split. Recycling the past offers a alternative to wasteful demolition.
Gloneo Aims To Be Universal Language Worldwide
Rusel Jaque unveils Gloneo, a 40 year project blending Latin roots with words from languages like Latin Italian Spanish French Esperanto Malay Arabic Chinese and more. He stocks 20 boxes of leaflets and guards The Emerald Archive with manuscripts and his autobiography detailing his belief Glenco will be easily learned and humane.
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