Green Communities
Planet Forward, GWU School of Media and Public Affairs
Why eat microgreens? Because they're quick, easy to grow, and pack a big nutritional punch.
The George Washington University
Imagine if it took three hours to go grocery shopping just so you could make a healthy meal for your family. That's the reality in Anacostia, and BrightFarms is trying to do something about it.
Planet Forward, GWU School of Media and Public Affairs
We know they're hurting our cities and some rural areas, but what, exactly, is a food desert?
Planet Forward, GWU School of Media and Public Affairs
Is the roof of a bus prime space for a garden? Can a fleet of them bring green space to a city? One entrepreneur says "yes."
The George Washington University
Demonstrating some Green Infrastrcture Ideas by showing how two cities use their techniques. Focuses on El Paso and their green coridors and riverside restoration and Claremont and their "Urban Forest".
Nashville, Tennessee's sustainability plan "The Green Ribbon Report" is attempting to tackle the city's biggest environmental problem: sprawl. For years it has caused transportation issues and an overall lack of sustainability in the city.
Urban Sustainability
Analysis of Miami-Dade County's approach in terms of climate change.
George Washington University
Sustainability planning must keep political and financial realities in mind during the planning process. We review two cases - Boston and Chattanooga. In the former, the city has used financial tools to make sustainability planning a success. In the... Read More
The George Washington University
This video shows innovative urban redevelopment programs from three US cities
An overview of Philadelphia and D.C.'s stormwater management plan.