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Car Country—An Environmental History

The prevalence of car-dependent landscapes seems perfectly natural to us today, but it is, in fact, a relatively new historical development. In Car Country, author Christopher Wells charts the ways that transportation policies and land-use practices hav… more »
Books –  Feb. 20, 2013


Practice of Sustainable Community Development—A Participatory Framework for Change

This book details a systemic approach to the practice of sustainable community development. It takes the reader step-by-step through a community development procedure that includes processes of community assessment, visioning, setting of goals and objec… more »
Books –  Feb. 20, 2013


Urban Forests Case Studies: Challenges, Potential and Success in a Dozen Cities

American Forests researched the urban forest activities of 12 cities throughout the country and compiled the lessons learned into this new book. The dozen cities were recognized for their urban forestry work related to stormwater and watersheds, energy… more »
Books –  Jan. 28, 2013


Pedestrian and Transit Oriented Design

This new book from the Urban Land Institute explains how to design spaces for pedestrians while also accommodating transit needs. The book also contains examples of zoning codes from different localities. For more information: http://uli.bookstore.ipgb… more »
Books –  Jan. 10, 2013


Going Public

Going Public showcases the creative revival of public space in our urban and rural landscapes. The book's selection of formal and informal interventions, reclamations, and architecture illustrates the current scope and interest in refashioning and repur… more »
Books –  Dec. 26, 2012


Where Things Are from Near or Far

This children's book is based on the urban-to-rural transect, which divides cities into six different zones ranging from rural countryside to dense skyscrapers. The transect is a great way to look at the building blocks of a city, and to start thinking… more »
Books –  Dec. 12, 2012


Carbon Zero: Imagining Cities That Can Save the Planet

Carbon Zero is an optimistic look at how cities can succeed in the age of climate consequences. Cities give us amazing opportunities to reduce our climate emissions while improving both our economy and our communities. The book stresses that we can impr… more »
Books –  Dec. 12, 2012


Made for Walking: Density and Neighborhood Form

This book delves into the question of how urban form affects travel behavior, identifying specific characteristics of place that boost walking and transit use while reducing vehicle miles traveled. The book examines 12 urban neighborhoods in North Ameri… more »
Books –  Dec. 12, 2012


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