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How to Plan for Climate Change

Categories: Climate Change, Smart Growth, Sustainability - Wednesday Apr 16, 2008 09:19

Read the full story in Technology Review.

The plans for the 2008 Beijing Olympics are notable for their extra security amid human-rights protests. But the 2012 London Olympics’ park plans are notable in that they consider a climate-changed future, in which flooding may worsen and cities must minimize carbon emissions.

Tel Aviv Revives Wasted Space

Categories: Brownfields, International, Smart Growth, Sustainability - Wednesday Mar 5, 2008 11:24

Read the full story in Environmental Protection.

Just outside the city limits of Tel Aviv, Israel, a transformation is taking place. Hiriya, once a waste landfill, is quickly becoming the largest and most advanced environmental center in the country. Today Hiriya is the base for a waste sorting and recycling center as well as a green energy center. Not very long ago, the site was a dump. With innovative thinking and a desire to give back to the community, what was once a waste of space will soon be part of expansive Ayalon Park.

King County executive wants greener development

Categories: Climate Change, Local Initiatives, Smart Growth - Thursday Feb 28, 2008 01:26

Read the full story in the Seattle Times.

King County Executive Ron Sims plans to introduce legislation that would allow the county to reject or modify development projects because of their effect on global warming.

Meeting of the Minds Redux

Categories: Smart Growth, Transportation - Wednesday Jan 30, 2008 08:26

Read the full story in Metropolis Magazine.

How do the leading voices in transportation and sustainable cities envision our future?

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