Philip Langdon
Philip Langdon writes on design and community from New Haven, Connecticut. His most recent book is Within Walking Distance: Creating Livable Communities for All.
Portland pursues the ‘20-minute neighborhood’
The Office of Sustainable Development in Portland, Oregon, has decided that one of the best ways to cut down on greenhouse-gas emissions is by fostering what it calls the “20-minute neighborhood.”
For cities and streets, 101 salvations
Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places shows how to make communities walkable—and better places to live.
Neighborhoods are key to sustainable future
A review of Douglas Farr’s Sustainable Nation: Urban Design Patterns for the Future