Your building has the potential to change the world. Existing buildings consume approximately 40 percent of the energy and emit nearly half of the carbon dioxide in the US each year. In recognition of the significant contribution of buildings to...
Books
232 pages
6 x 9
15 photos, 15 illustrations
A Primer
Wildlife is an important and cherished element of our natural heritage in the United States. But state and federal laws governing the ways we interact with wildlife can be complex to interpret and apply. Ten years ago, Wildlife Law: A Primer...
344 pages
6 x 9
How to Plan, Run, and Win the Fight for Effective Transit
"Better Buses, Better Cities is likely the best book ever written on improving bus service in the United States." — Randy Shaw, Beyond Chron "The ultimate roadmap for how to make the bus great...
184 pages
6 x 9
20 photos
Seven Unlikely Cities That are Changing the Way We Eat
Look at any list of America’s top foodie cities and you probably won’t find Boise, Idaho or Sitka, Alaska. Yet they are the new face of the food movement. Healthy, sustainable fare is changing communities across this country,...
208 pages
6 x 9
no art
Dispatches from Earth's Most Vital Frontlines
Rainforests have long been recognized as hotspots of biodiversity—but they are crucial for our planet in other surprising ways. Not only do these fascinating ecosystems thrive in rainy regions, they create rain themselves, and this moisture...
456 pages
6 x 9
Two 8-page color inserts, 97 photographs
Natural Capital Policy and Finance Mechanisms Around the World
Rapid economic development has been a boon to human well-being. It has lifted millions out of poverty, raised standards of living, and increased life expectancies. But economic development comes at a significant cost to natural capital—the...
336 pages
6.5 x 8.38
48 illustrations
Collected Essays of Hank Dittmar
"Hank lived by the credo 'first listen, then design.'" —Scott Bernstein, Founder and Chief Strategy + Innovation Officer, Center for Neighborhood Technology Hank Dittmar was a globally recognized urban planner...
256 pages
6 x 9
Building Density for Everyday Life
Imagine waking up to the gentle noises of the city, and moving through your day with complete confidence that you will get where you need to go quickly and efficiently. Soft City is about ease and comfort, where density has a human...
256 pages
8 x 10.5
100 color images
A Guide to Creating Low-Carbon, Resilient Communities
Climate change continues to impact our health and safety, the economy, and natural systems. With climate-related protections and programs under attack at the federal level, it is critical for cities to address climate impacts locally. Every...
384 pages
6 x 9
20 photos, 25 illustrations