Earth Day was celebrated around the globe April 22 in the form of festivals, educational programs, and overall environmental awareness, including the need for commitment to building a safer, healthier and cleaner world.
A week earlier, WEWS/ABC Channel 5 meteorologist Jason Nicholas visited The Avenue District for an April 21 news segment about environmentally friendly aspects of urban development.
Check out the links below to learn how urban revitalization can have a positive effect on the environment, including the benefits of walkable neighborhoods and redeveloping existing land to reduce sprawl.
Research Report - Growing COOLER: The Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change
The Principles of New Urbanism
Brookings Institution Report - Bruce Katz - "The Goal for Ohio Metros: 43,000 residents"
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Earth Day and Urban Revitalization
