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The George Washington University
Thursday, December 19, 2013
This video shows innovative urban redevelopment programs from three US cities
Tags: urban redevelopment, urban renewal
The George Washington University
Friday, April 01, 2016
Tags: Rooftop Roots, rooftop gardens, urban garden
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Sustainability in the City!
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Sustainable Roofs are a great way for cities to maximize the potential of their buildings. Santa Monica and Chicago are discussed as case studies.
By: Samantha Hoilett and Kelsey Bobeck
Tags: green roof, green roofs
The George Washington University
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
This student team from last year’s Solar Decathlon contest are working to create a “penthouse with a purpose” in New York City. The solar pods are built on top of existing apartment buildings, which helps solve energy, infrastructure, and...
Tags: Urban Development and Sustainability
The George Washington University
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Compost Cab offers an urban option for people who want to be a part of earth's life cycle.
Tags: composting, sustainability, soil, urban gardening
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
I focused on a local community garden and its impact on urban sustainability in Syracuse, New York.
Tags: community gardens, education, Urban Sustainability
Roger Williams University
Friday, April 17, 2015
BRISTOL, RI __ Over the duration of the spring 2015 semester, I set out to meet city dwellers committed to agriculture. My search brought me to a young urban farmer in Providence, RI.
Tags: urban farming, rhode island, sustainable food, agriculture
The George Washington University
Thursday, March 31, 2016
I created a story map about urban rooftop farming. A story map is an application that provides an interactive experience for the user that both engages and educates.
Tags: rooftop gardens, urban garden
A view of downtown Seattle from Kerry Park. (Diana Robinson/Creative Commons)
Planet Forward Correspondent | SUNY-ESF
Sunday, March 10, 2019
"Urban resilience” is a hot term being thrown around within the environmental community. But what does it mean?