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In the US alone, more than one billion square feet of building materials are deposited into landfills each year as a result of the construction industry. As we approach a new era of environmental regulations and climate change impacts, those performing...
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At our Closing Plenary, Jes McBride dove into the concept of Pattern Language - a method for food planning and distribution among human-scale communities. Vital to urban resilience and food security, this approach requires planners to take on the role of...
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Following opening remarks from Island Press and a welcome address from Ticco CEO Katie Rispoli Keaotamai, Shalanda Baker delivers a thoughtful keynote presentation! Stemming from her work in Mexico, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, Baker discusses COVID-19,...
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The work of an urban planner touches all aspects of our cities, and can have a real impact on the lives of those who live within them. In this session we will hear from those working within the urban planning community to enhance processes that enhance...
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The ways that we harvest, process, and distribute natural resources are heavy contributors to our collective climate burden - not just the use of the product itself. In this webinar we heard from a number of practitioners who are working on-the-ground in...
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Across the nation cities are already experiencing real effects related to climate change. From longer wildfire seasons to rising sea levels, our communities need to take proactive steps to prepare themselves going forward. This webinar features...
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In the last ten years, there has been a 50 percent increase in pedestrian deaths. In 2018 alone more than 6,000 people were killed while walking in America. Yet, despite the increase in deaths, the tragedy of traffic violence has barely registered with...
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Though the Bay Area has become one of the most expensive places in the world to live, housing affordability is by no means a local problem. Cities across the countries are struggling to tackle both high housing costs and household instability. Housing...
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Join Island Press and the Security and Sustainability Forum in an insightful discussion about the potential for A New Deal for Planetary Health. Building on the new Island Press publication,...
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America Walks hosted a conversation with Angie Schmitt and Charles Brown. Contrary to popular opinion, pedestrian deaths in the United States are not unavoidable “accidents,” but highly...