smart growth

Speakers discuss national green infrastructure initiatives, local environmental programs underway in Alexandria, Va., including smart growth and transportation alternatives, as well as the growing involvement of religious organizations and members in the issues of environment and climate change.

People really want to figure out what to do about the twin dooms they hear are upon them; thinking people know recycling just isn't enough. There has to be some kind of coordinated preparation. This is a book from the Post Carbon Institute about how we can become more ready for peak oil and climate change at the city level. It's meant for planners, city government, and citizen activists who want to try to make sure their corner of civilization has a plan in place.

New survey shows Americans prefer to spend more on mass transit and highway maintenance than new roads

Nearly a fourth of U.S. families now live in suburbs or exurbs without fire hydrants. This is just one of the downsides to continued expansion, and more evidence that we need smart growth.