by Gary Chandler | Jun 26, 2020 | Resiliency, Sustainable Cities, Urban Planning
Natural Systems Help Cities Weather Climate Change Experts say that the battle against climate change will be won or lost in our cities. China hopes to win the battle with sponge cities that embrace and utilize natural systems to manage water, cleanse the air and...
by Gary Chandler | Feb 26, 2019 | Sustainable Cities, Urban Planning
Greener Cities Essential The battle against global warming and climate change will be won or lost in our cities. Cities are the capitals of consumption and power. To promote greener cities, the Urban Sustainability Framework (USF), launched by the World...
by Gary Chandler | Aug 20, 2015 | Green Cities, Urban Forestry, Urban Planning
Green Space Also Fights Global Warming Studies have shown that natural environments can enhance health. But how much could a tree in the street or a nearby neighborhood park improve our health? Several scientists examined this issue by studying the relationship...
by Gary Chandler | Apr 22, 2015 | Green Cities, Sustainable Cities, Urban Planning
Earth Day Every Day In Green Cities Innovations in technology and environmental friendliness are not mutually exclusive — in fact, the smarter a city is, the more eco-friendly it can (and should) be. Since we’re always talking about the most well-connected...
by Gary Chandler | May 22, 2014 | Climate Change, Urban Planning
Failure To Prepare and Protect Last month, Farmers Insurance Co. filed nine class-action lawsuits arguing that local governments in the Chicago area are aware that climate change is leading to heavier rainfall but are failing to prepare accordingly. The suits allege...
by Gary Chandler | Sep 18, 2013 | Climate Change, Green Cities, Urban Planning
Mayors Convene On Climate Over 100 mayors from 30 countries will convene in Nantes (France) on 27 – 28 September 2013 to take part in the World Mayors Summit on Climate Change. The high-level event will be held back to back with the ECOCITY World summit, and...
