Top: Science: Environment: Sustainability: Community Sustainability  (51)



Related Categories:


Giga Bits (more) 1997 18 Sustainability Indicators
Sustainability 5 million 10,000 Sustainable Communities Network
6 sustainable.org sustainable development 1993

Center for Neighborhood Technology (Chicago)
Creative strategies for making cities and their surrounding areas work for
everyone, environmentally and economically.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Illinois: Localities: C: Chicago: Business and Economy: Economic Development
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Environment: Sustainable Development: Organizations
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Transportation
www.cnt.org - modified: Feb 20 2009 - cached


Chelsea Green's Books for Sustainable Living
Chelsea Green publishes information to help design future lives where human
activities of production and consumption are balanced in harmony with the natural
state of the world.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Vermont: Localities: W: White River Junction: Business and Economy
www.chelseagreen.com - modified: Feb 17 2009 - cached


Environment Canada's Green Lane/Environnement Canada
Canadian government entity's vision is to see a Canada where people make
responsible decisions about the environment; and where the environment is thereby
sustained for the benefit of present and future generations.
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Environment
Search in Category: Regional: North America: Canada: Government: Departments and Agencies: Environment
www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html - modified: Aug 06 2009 - cached


International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)
International clearinghouse on sustainable development and environmental protection
policies, programs, and techniques being implemented at the local level by local
institutions. Resources and links on Local Agenda 21, Green Fleets, environmental
budgeting, other topics.
www.iclei.org - modified: Feb 04 2009 - cached


Smart Growth Network
Searchable databases of information resources on smart growth case studies, smart
building design, smart development design and zoning, brownfields redevelopment and
eco-industrial parks; and related topics.
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Environment: Growth and Sprawl
www.smartgrowth.org - modified: Feb 18 2009 - cached


Sustainable Communities Network
Connects citizens with resources to implement innovative processes and programs to
restore the economic, environmental, and social health and vitality of their
communities.
Search in Category: Science: Social Sciences: Urban and Regional Planning: Organizations
www.sustainable.org - cached


Cities Environment Reports on the Internet
An UN inititative, and part of UNEP. A program to facilitate easy access to
environmental information for sound decision-making and general awareness-raising
in cities.
www.ceroi.net - published: Nov 25 2003 - cached


City Repair Project (The)
Citizen activists educating and inspiring people to build a more community-oriented
and ecologically sustainable society. (Portland, Oregon)
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Oregon: Localities: P: Portland: Society and Culture
www.cityrepair.org - modified: Mar 30 2009 - cached


Ecosustainable Hub
Provides a team of international and Australian professionals committed towards a
common goal of facilitating, developing and servicing sustainability. Also provides
a Search engine for Sustainability using popular portals.
Search in Category: Regional: Oceania: Australia: Science and Environment: Environment
www.ecosustainable.com.au - cached


Five E's Unlimited
Consulting firm that specializes in environmental sustainability, strengthened
economies, and social equity, Based in Virginia.
www.eeeee.net - cached


Green Map System
Project to promote healthy cities and sustainable communities by developing maps to
chart the sites of environmental significance in urban places around the world.
Includes examples.
www.greenmap.org - cached


Indicators of Sustainability
develops indicators that measure progress toward a sustainable economy,society and
environment.
www.sustainablemeasures.com - cached


International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
ICIMOD is committed to economically and environmentally sound mountain development
and improving the living standards of mountain communities in the Hindu
Kush-Himalayas.
Search in Category: Science: Social Sciences: Geography: Physical Geography: Mountains
www.icimod.org - cached


U.S. EPA: Green Communities
The Green Communities Assistance Kit that you will find here is packaged as a
step-by-step guide for planning and implementing sustainable actions. Each of the
five steps results in a specific outcome.
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Environment: Activism
Search in Category: Society: Politics: Green: Organizations
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Agencies: Independent: Environmental Protection Agency
Search in Category: Science: Environment: Biodiversity: Conservation: Regions: United States
Search in Category: Society: Law: Legal Information: Legal Practice: Resources: Public Records
www.epa.gov/greenkit - cached


Linking Sustainable Community Activities to Pollution Prevention
This report provides an introduction to sustainable community activities and ways
in which supporters of pollution prevention can take advantage of such efforts. A "
sustainable community" effort consists of a long-term integrated and systems
approach to developing and achieving a healthy community by addressing economic,
environmental and social issues. Fostering a strong sense of community and building
partnerships among key stakeholders are also important elements of such efforts.
This ...
Search in Category: Business: Publishing and Printing: Publishing: Academic and Technical
Search in Category: Business: Healthcare: Economics
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Society and Culture: Politics: Policy Institutes
Search in Category: Science: Math: Operations Research: Professional Organizations
Search in Category: Science: Social Sciences: Political Science: Institutes
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Policy Institutes: R
www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR855 - published: Dec 07 2007 - cached


ICLEI: Electronic tools for a sustainable community.
One stop guide for U.S. Local Governments. Enhance the Sustainability of Your
Community Through: Environmental Protection; Economic Vitality; and Community
Well-Being.
www.iclei.org/index.php?id=798 - cached


Books by Jane Holtz Kay
Book summaries and articles concerning urban affairs, planning, transportation, and
coping with pollution, sprawl, and other environmental challenges. Includes
"Asphalt Nation: How the Automobile Took Over America and How We Can Take It
Back." By the architecture/planning critic of The Nation.
Search in Category: Science: Social Sciences: Urban and Regional Planning: People
www.janeholtzkay.com - published: Aug 01 2000 - cached


Center for Economic and Environmental Development
Describes several projects to support sustainable development and improve community
and regional leaders` understanding of how economic and environmental decisions can
work hand in hand to bring a new vitality to Northwest Pennsylvania.
ceed.allegheny.edu - cached


Community Sustainability: A Comprehensive Urban Regenerative Process
Washington State University's School of Architecture web site explores some
interactive design-planning topics and presents a proposal for Pullman, Washington,
USA.
www.arch.wsu.edu/09%20publications/sustain/home.html - cached


Criterion Planners/Engineers
Criterion is an urban planning firm specializing in sustainable community
development.
www.crit.com - cached


EcoGateway
EcoIQ magazine and links to a large collection of Internet resources related to
sustainable communities.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: California: Localities: C: Cupertino: Business and Economy
Search in Category: Science: Environment: Directories
www.ecoiq.com/onlineresources - cached


Groundwork Wales
Promotes sustainable communities through joint environmental action. Includes
information on community involvement projects and efforts to reclaim old industrial
and mining sites.
Search in Category: Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Wales: Science and Environment
groundworkwales.sequence.co.uk - published: Jan 20 2009 - cached


James Taylor Chair in Landscape and Liveable Environments
A series of urban, community design events and university of british columbia-based
research projects providing a number of potential solutions to the problems spawned
by non-sustainable urban/suburban growth.
Search in Category: Arts: Architecture: Landscape: Education
www.sustainable-communities.agsci.ubc.ca


Smart Communities Network
Resources on the concept of sustainable development, including overview articles,
slide shows, links, recommended books and videos, and educational materials and
programs that can help communities in their sustainable development efforts.
Search in Category: Science: Environment: Sustainability
www.smartcommunities.ncat.org - cached


Sustainability Ltd.
An award-winning strategic management consultancy and think-tank. Founded in 1987,
Sustainability Ltd. is the longest established international consultancy
dedicated to promoting the business case for sustainable development. The three
main areas of operation: foresight, agenda-setting and change management.
Search in Category: Society: Activism: In Daily Life: Money Matters
www.sustainability.co.uk - cached


Sustainable Cities Research Institute
Aims to improve the quality of life of urban communities through developing and
promoting sustainable approaches to urban living.
Search in Category: Reference: Education: Colleges and Universities: Europe: United Kingdom: England: University of Northumbria: Research
www.sustainable-cities.org.uk - published: Nov 08 2008 - cached


The HomeTown Advantage
Book published by The Institute for Local Self-Reliance, provides strategies for
reviving independent businesses and Main Streets.
Search in Category: News: Current Events: Business and Economy: Analysis and Opinion
Search in Category: Science: Social Sciences: Urban and Regional Planning: Community and Economic Development
www.newrules.org/journal/hta.htm - cached


Guide to Implementing Local Environmental Action Programs
The Guide to Implementing Local Environmental Action Programs in Central and
Eastern Europe has been developed by the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC)
in cooperation with the REC to support local governments to fulfill their
environmental responsibilities. The Guide explores how LEAPs can be launched at the
community level; describes how to assess environmental issues and set environmental
priorities; and explains how to implement selected actions and monitor and evaluate
LEAPÕs ...
Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Regions: Central and Eastern Europe: Science and Environment
www.rec.org/REC/Publications/LEAP_Guide - published: Feb 01 2000 - cached


Sustainable Environment for Quality of Life
An integrated environmental initiative for the 15-county metropolitan Charlotte
region in North and South Carolina. Promotes issues on air quality, sustainable
growth and water resources.
www.seql.org - cached


The Sustainability Report
Provides Canada's first independent assessment of living in balance for the long
term to help Canadians understand if current lifestyle and development choices are
improving or threatening prospects for a healthy and successful society.
www.sustreport.org - cached


Urban Environmental Management
Output of the Urban Environmental Management Research Initiative (UEMRI), a
grouping of urban planning researchers from around the world. Looks at urban areas
as the intersection of natural, built, and socio-economic environments.
Search in Category: Science: Social Sciences: Urban and Regional Planning
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Environment: Directories
www.gdrc.org/uem - cached


Village Habitat Design
Village Habitat Design, LLC is an award-winning architecture and planning firm with
a 30 year family history of conservation design.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Georgia: Localities: A: Atlanta: Business and Economy: Construction and Maintenance: Architecture and Design
www.villagehabitat.com - cached


Ecocity of Malmö
Describes the transformation of Malmö, Sweden, into sustainability, including
details of building design and about management of traffic, rainwater, and waste.
www.ekostaden.com - cached


Ecosystems
South African consultants and advisors in the field of sustainable community and
rural development describe their capabilities and discuss topics such as
permaculture and handling issues of rapid urbanization through waste management,
recycling, and incineration.
Search in Category: Science: Environment: Products and Services: Consultants: Diversified: Africa: South Africa
www.ecosystems.co.za - cached


Livable Cities for the 21st Century
The Priorities Institute examines alternative community designs, carfree cities,
cohousing, recycling pantries, and other concepts and technologies to promote
environmentally sustainable community life.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Society and Culture: Politics: Policy Institutes
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Policy Institutes: P
www.priorities.org/LivableCitiesIndex.htm - cached


Sustainability indicators for Community in Sunnybank Brisbane Queensland ...
Task: For each year, record if at all, any time that more than 200mm of water was
on the roadways (north to south) of say, Rochedale Road, Logan Road, Persse Road,
Warrigal Road, Gowan Road, Mains Road, Station Road, Stones Road, Troughton Road,
Orange Grove Road, Beaudesert Road, Ipswich Road and on the roadways (east to west)
of say, Broadwater Road, Evans Road, Klumpp Road, Granard Road, Riawena Road,
Kessels Road, Musgrave Road, Boundary Road, McCullough Street, Underwood Road,
Padstow ...
Search in Category: Regional: Oceania: Australia: Queensland: Localities: S: Sunnybank: Society and Culture
www.uq.net.au/~zzrawill/sunnybank/community/indicators - cached




Try your search on google   yahoo   msn   teoma   wisenut   dmoz  

Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web.
Submit a Site - Open Directory Project - Become an Editor