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Solution: 'The Bridge' Reverses The US Paradigm of Homeless Shelters
It was never envisioned that the Bridge would become a significant international precedent. Other cities, non-profit organizations, and even students continue to visit and request information on the process, the design, and the operations of the Bridge. As a service provider hub, it can serve as a precedent on many levels in terms of economic impact and crime reduction and sets an example of community process and strong leadership. [read more]
The greening of professional sports
You’re looking above at AT&T Park, where the World Series champion San Francisco Giants play. It’s one of the greenest stadiums in the country, writes Amanda Little in Forbes: “[The Giants’] stadium, AT&T Park, which accommodates about 45,000 fans, runs its scoreboard on solar power, recycles and composts... [read more]
“Entangled Bank” Plan for Dallas |...
“Entangled Bank” Plan for Dallas | ArchDaily “The project utilizes innovative sustainable strategies to improve the natural environment. The south facing solar facade is seamlessly woven together with vertical wind turbines and an onsite biogas plant… The east face of the tower is a folded plate living wall, incorporating the units for... [read more]
Downtown Dallas Block to be Built from Sustainable Crowdsourcing
About two months ago, we read about a sustainable design competition called Re:Vision Dallas.Re:Vision asks the question: "What if one entire city block served as the model for sustainable design for the world?" The bigger question: "How would you create this building block?"Re:Vision Dallas is an opportunity to transform one "Big D"... [read more]
"Local option" grinds along
Senator John Carona's (R-Dallas) "local option" transportation tax passed the Senate in mid-April but is being "simplified" (i.e., weakened) in the House:A simplified version of SB 855 emerged Tuesday that would let counties in 85 percent of the state call elections asking voters for a one-time, 10-cent-a-gallon tax increase.... [read more]
Participate in Re:Vision Dallas, a Sustainable Design Competition
Small ideas don’t exist when your aim is to change the world, but it’s still necessary to crawl before you walk. Transitions and evolution are how ideas truly achieve their full potential. For sustainability, recycling and alternative energy programs introduced the masses to environmental forward... [read more]
Re: Vision Dallas a Sustainable Design Competition
Small ideas don’t exist when your aim is to change the world, but it’s still necessary to crawl before you walk. Transitions and evolution are how ideas truly achieve their full potential. For sustainability, recycling and alternative energy programs introduced the masses to... [read more]
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Kaid Benfield is director of sustainable communities and smart growth at the Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington, DC. More »
Chris Cheatham is a LEED Accredited Professional and green building authority who frequently speaks to groups and associations. More »
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Rodrigo Herrera Vegas is a writer for for one of Argentina's main newspapers, La Nación, and a radio show host. More »
Warren Karlenzig Warren Karlenzig is the founder and president of Common Current. More »
Geoff Wilkinson is the Vice Chair of the Building Standards Faculty of the Chartered Institute of Building.i More »
Chuck Wolfe Chuck Wolfe is a lawyer, professor, and photographer who blogs at MyUrbanist. More »
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Transformation Through Technology: Delivering Better Public Services
When: Thu, 2012-05-24 08:00
Webinar: ISO 20121 - Sustainability & Event Management
When: Thu, 2012-05-24 08:00
Sustainability and Affordable Housing: an Interactive Charrette
When: Sat, 2012-06-02 11:00
Tourism and Sustainable Futures: Beyond 2015
When: Fri, 2012-06-15 09:00
Public Sector Leadership: driving cultural change
When: Thu, 2012-06-21 14:36
Youth Policy Summit on Urban Sustainability at UC Denver
When: Sun, 2012-06-24 12:00
“Ever since it appeared in The Road. Braddock has been on my radar for some time. They have been working hard up there for a long time. Very good to see the community pushed into the spotlight. Looking forward to watching this series of articles!”
“I don't walk by choice. My vision forced me to give up my car years ago. I won't lie, I miss being able to drive. I hate the bus, though Santa Clara's VTA is one of the best systems in the country. But I am able to get around. And I walk to shop, sometimes as far as 3 miles away. Sometimes I take the bus back, sometimes I just walk back. This changes ...”