Roof Tiles That Soak Up the Smog
An average-sized roof could eliminate the same amount of nitrogen oxides in one year that a car driven 11,000 miles emits
Just how far will urban sprawl spread?
We have been hearing for a while now about the continued explosive growth of cities around the world.
What to Do with Leftovers
Cities are recycling old and outdated infrastructure in creative new ways
Citywide Solar
A new tool demonstrates the collective power of urban rooftops
Could vacant lots double as green infrastructure projects?
Subtle changes to how vacant lots are managed could be a big benefit for cities dealing with storm water runoff problems.
Sprawl Wipes Out Carbon Savings of Dense Cities
While it’s true that urban households generate fewer emissions, sprawling suburbs that sprout up around cities cancel out those greenhouse gas savings.
7 Benefits to Bringing Nature Back to Cities
More research is finding the value of co-existing with urban nature, and more cities are finding a way to build nature into our daily lives.
Energy efficient buildings getting too big to fail
A partnership between government and the real estate industry promises to bring energy efficient buildings into the mainstream