Sunday, November 16, 2008

Eco-gems


Seven Habits of Highly Effective Green Cities
What all greening cities -- and we use the word "greening" as no city, not even Portland, is yet truly green with a capital "G" -- have in common is vision and policy plan for smart growth. After that, the other important factors seem to be:
  • Good streets for bike and pedestrian traffic
  • Robust transit
  • Lots of green canopy
  • Expanding and connecting of open spaces
  • Natural storm water management techniques
  • Renewable energy for metropolitan power generation

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