An article by Timothy Gallagher Parks & Recreation In an era when buzzwords come and go, few are as important—and confusing—as “sustainability.” Do a quick web search and you will see how widely this word is used: sustainability in design, integrated sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable solutions, sustainable living, sustainable environment, sustainable buildings, corporate sustainability, sustainable Read on…

Article by Ivy Cada The Daily Energy Report By 2050, the world’s population is projected to reach more than 9 billion people – with roughly 70 percent of those individuals residing in urban areas. These rapidly growing, concentrated populations place an enormous strain on city resources and services, from water infrastructure and transportation systems to Read on…

An article by Gaia Vince BBC The growing number of cities on the planet could provide a solution to many of our environmental and social problems – if we re-think the way they operate. We are living in a uniquely urban time in Earth’s history. In 1800, and for a thousand years before, just 2% Read on…