Policy
Human nature? Why ecology is a critical part of city infrastructure
Urban areas are a major part of the climate change problem — but also the most innovative places for solutions. Read More
Want to help cities act on climate change? Give them data
National governments have actionable information for cities. Why not share it? Read More
4 techniques to catalyze sustainable small town redevelopment
Revitalizing communities requires innovation, adaptability and buy-in. Do you have them? Read More
Aclima's particulate vision maps air pollution
Revealing otherwise unseen toxicity is CEO Davida Herzl's mission. Read More
The real benefits of real-time transit data
A Sidewalk Talk Q&A with researcher Candace Brakewood on all the ways it improves our lives — and its role in a potential car-free urban future. Read More
How to effectively design for a biodiverse, urban future
We need to make our city areas more welcoming to wildlife. Here are five ways we can do so. Read More
How strategic public-private partnerships are shaping up in cities
Examples from Charlotte, Kansas City, Salt Lake City and beyond. Read More
Climate change doesn't have to be polarizing
30 years ago global warming became front-page news — and both Republicans and Democrats took it seriously. Read More
Here's how Paris is building the eco-community of the future
The Clichy-Batignolles eco-district aims to set a new standard in sustainable urban design. Read More
All risk, no reward: funding disaster mitigation can prove difficult
Why do investments in climate adaptation lag behind the level of funding needed? Read More
