Environment

Eco-Balance Planning and New Urbanism

Submitted by Joe Menard on Fri, 05/02/2008 - 7:33pm.
Description: No existing green building certification procedure or environmental impact evaluation tool presently goes beyond a linear approach toward conserving resources. This session explored how, by incorporating Eco-Balance Planning(™) and Design into New Urbanism/Smart Code framework, h... read more »

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Green, Fair, and Fun: Local Living Economies

Submitted by Joe Menard on Wed, 05/09/2007 - 3:25pm.
Description: The Local Living Economy movement offers solutions to the dual challenges of climate change and peak oil. It envisions a decentralized global network of independent, locally owned businesses and farms that not only reduces transportation costs but also fosters meaningful relationsh... read more »

Urbanism and Climate Change in the U.S.

Submitted by Filmanowicz on Wed, 04/04/2007 - 4:31pm.
Description: As we continue to confront global climate change, the role of Urbanism – new and old - will become increasingly central to the sustainability of our environment. A big share of the green house gases that contribute to rising global temperatures is caused by transportation. New ... read more »

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