Sustainability posts, articles, and infographics

Affordable Housing Goes Green in Georgia

May 14, 2012 by Glenn Meyers
with 139 views

The Northwest Georgia Housing Authority (NWGHA) has been actively helping Georgia’s residents to find safe and affordable housing for sixty years and in the past few years it has progressed into a leader in quality housing, as well.NWGHA is composed of eleven public housing communities.They recently worked with Lord, Aeck & Sargent (... [read more]

Organic Farming: Beyond the Yield Debate

May 12, 2012 by Marc Gunther
with 116 views

Image courtesy of the author

Yields from organic farming may not match those produced by farmers who use synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, but there are other good reasons to buy and support organic–its health benefits, the good that it does for farm workers, even its animal-welfare rules.So, at least, say executives of the Organic Trade Association, a... [read more]

Bringing Sustainability to the Entertainment Industry

May 10, 2012 by Tyler Caine
with 76 views

When sitting comfortably with popcorn and soda in hand, it is easy to be drawn into the world of plays and films with little thought spared to what was necessary to create them. Whether it’s a blockbuster movie or just a commercial the focus is on the finished product rather than things like efficiency or post-production waste management... [read more]

D.C. Offers a Bold Vision for a More Sustainable Future

May 4, 2012 by The Dirt ASLA
with 252 views

At a historic church in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Mayor Vincent Gray said there are either two future directions for the city: “The gaps between us could further divide our city,” or the city could become “greener, more equitable, and more prosperous” for all. Outlining a bold vision for a Sustainable D.C.,... [read more]

Bogotá’s Opportunity for Integrating its Informal Pedicab Network

May 3, 2012 by This Big City
with 116 views

Rickshaws are fast becoming a genuine transport alternative in many cities. A recent study by the World Resources Institute concluded that rickshaws, or pedicabs as they are also known, promote public transportation systems while reducing private motorization. Some of the direct benefits associated with rickshaw services include... [read more]

Four Ideas to Lead Cities Into The Future [Video]

May 2, 2012 by Rashiq Fataar
with 316 views

The mayor of Rio shares his insight into what can make the city of the future sustainable. Cool! [read more]

On the Long, Long Life of a Plastic Bag

May 1, 2012 by Victoria Okoye
with 140 views

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Does it really take about 500 to 1000 years for a plastic bag to disintegrate? Think about that next time you head to the supermarket... [read more]

America's best cities for public transportation

April 26, 2012 by Kaid Benfield
with 375 views

Which are the best US cities for those who need or prefer to use public transportation? New York, San Francisco, Boston, Washington, and Philadelphia – in that order – according to the terrific organization Walk Score, whose range of services offered to the public just keeps getting better and better.Today, Walk Score is... [read more]

The Road to Rio+20: Houston is a city leading by example

April 25, 2012 by Jason Hartke
with 116 views

Houston's sustainability strategy is impressive, an example of the key position cities have in driving the green economy forward. When you think of Houston you might think of 10-gallon cowboy hats, Nasa and a terrific barbecue. But you might not necessarily think about green building and sustainability initiatives. Houston has been... [read more]

Going Green For Earth Day (Infographic)

April 23, 2012 by Glenn Meyers
with 134 views

Thanks to Jenna Bromberg on this Earth Day, 2012! [read more]

Talent Gluts And Global Cities

April 21, 2012 by Jim Russell
with 105 views

Photo by debaird™ via Flickr

New York is a great city. It's arguably the greatest city in the world. But many myths persist, misleading many aspiring metros. Like San Francisco, NYC is a domestic migration loser. "Successful cities" are often tops in brain drain. Ironically (in view of the exodus), New York is also king of the talent glut:In the pilot, Hannah was... [read more]

Making Urban Agriculture a Success [Infographic]

April 20, 2012 by Amanda Record
with 518 views

Urban Agriculture is a movement towards growing and raising more food within densely populated areas of major cities. Today, about 15% of the world’s food is now grown in urban areas. Since space is limited in big cities, you may have noticed city gardens sprouting up in smaller spaces (like rooftops or apartment balconies). [read more]