Eco-Friendly Cities: Arup Offers Models of Sustainable Planning
Submitted on September 23, 2014 - 4pmIssue:
Arup America Regional COO Andy Howard discusses holistic innovation and the worldwide appeal of sustainable planning and engineering.
Green Cities
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa’s City Planning Department Re-Colors Itself Green
Submitted on September 23, 2014 - 4pmIssue:
Claire Bowin, head of the Los Angeles Department of City Planning’s green building program, discusses the role of local planning in climate change mitigation.
Former Mayor of Bogotá Looks to Democracy to Repair the Urban Fabric of Cities Rich and Poor
Submitted on September 23, 2014 - 4pmIssue:
Just as cities in undeveloped countries face daunting urban and environmental challenges, so do they give rise to remarkable, unexpected solutions. Focusing on improved public transit and public spaces, Mayor Enrique Peñalosa transformed Bogotá, Columbia, into a more pleasant, safe, and sustainable city.