Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems
The EPA and 16 partner organizations have published four papers that highlight how decentralized wastewater treatment systems can be sustainable and appropriate options for communities and homeowners. The papers provide information on the benefits and t… more »
Getting Where You Want to Go: Connecting and Preserving Our Communities With Better Transportation
Developed by The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, this guide provides state and local policymakers with concrete suggestions for implementing a more environmentally friendly, affordable, and health-conscious transportation syste… more »
The WalkUP Wake-Up Call
According to this new publication from George Washington University, the next real estate cycle will be defined by the rise of Walkable Urban Places (WalkUPs). Author Christopher Leinberger examines the economic performance and social equity of existing… more »
A Bold Plan for Sustainable California Communities
This report from NRDC spotlights the benefits of sustainability planning in three of California's largest cities—representing nearly two-thirds of the state's population. The report explores how Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Diego have already… more »
Leaping the Budget Gap: Land Use and Fiscal Planning in Natrona County, Wyoming
This Sonoran Institute study examined the public infrastructure costs associated with residential developments in rural areas near Casper, Wyoming. The report found that the farther the development is from the downtown core, the greater the drain on cou… more »
Achieving Hazard-Resilient Coastal & Waterfront Smart Growth
This report developed by NOAA and EPA presents ideas shared by smart growth and hazard mitigation experts related to building hazard-resilient coastal communities. Themes include opportunities and challenges; siting and design; plans and policies; engag… more »
Adapting to Urban Heat: A Tool Kit for Local Governments
This new publication from Georgetown University outlines steps local governments can pursue to adjust to more frequent and intense heat waves. Policy options include incentives for the adoption of green and cool roofs, greater use of urban forestry, an… more »
City Cycling
This new book from MIT Press promotes cycling as sustainable urban transportation available to everyone. It reports on cycling trends and policies and offers information on such topics as cycling safety, bikeways and bike parking, integration of cycling… more »
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