Vallejo, California is a great case study in what makes a good city — social offerings, aesthetics, and open access to nature.
Island Press Field Notes
A new report shows how cities are fighting climate change and energy inefficiency with an eye toward equity.
A new report shows there are numerous paths forward for our cities to achieve the clean-energy future their residents need and want
Now, more than ever, we need to maintain and improve policies that "unmask" our cities from air pollution and halt climate change
Cities and states can step up their efforts to tackle global warming—with or without federal leadership.
Growth of modern cities requires embrace of nature.
When I think about climate change, I like to look at a photo of my daughter and her two dear friends—not just because of their sweet smiles, but because the photo offers an important clue to how we can design cities to thrive in uncertain times.
High-density public housing may seem like an idea whose time has come and gone, buried along with the ruins of notorious projects like St. Louis’ Pruitt-Igoe and Chicago’s...
The Island Press Urban Resilience Project, supported by the Kresge Foundation, is working to promote a holistic understanding of resilience that is grounded in equity and sustainability. Shocks and surprises are coming, and we need to build...