Island Press Field Notes

#ForewordFriday: Our Diverse History

By Chidinma Onuoha / On June 14th, 2019

When it comes to the future of our cities, the secret to urban revival lies in our past. Stephanie Meeks and Kevin C. Murphy's, ...

#ForewordFriday: Singin' in the Rain Edition

By Meghan Bartels / On May 15th, 2015

This urban rain garden two blocks from the Island Press office doesn't just help the city manage rainwater, it's also educates urbanites about rain, serves as wildlife habitat and is a...

Urban Hot Spot? Here's a Creative Solution

By Robert Brown / On October 21st, 2014

Urban climate map of Arnhem, Netherlands

Thinking Outside the Pipe

By Biohabitats / On August 6th, 2014

Post by Amy Nelson of Biohabitats, cross-posted from Rhizome with permission.

A Tale of Two Urban Parks

By Rutherford Platt / On July 9th, 2014

Reposted from gazettenet.com with permission

Patio Season Starts Earlier in My Yard

By Robert Brown / On April 21st, 2014

An elegant sun catch at an outdoor café. Photo by Robert Brown.

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