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Topsoil in Cities
More than 200 volunteers helped to transform the turf and landscape around Petaluma City Hall into a water-saving area. The project will save the city about 3.5 million gallons of water and $25,000 annually.
All those urbanites growing organic food in the city has a certain appeal for the media, but to the average person, [...]
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California’s Approach to Land Use and Climate Protection
The passing of Senate Bill 375 in California last year was a landmark occasion marking a new approach to land use and climate protection. The bill, authored by Senate President-Elect Darrell Steinberg, is the first law in the nation to tie billions of dollars in federal and state transportation funds to plans to shorten commutes, build sustainable communities and reduce global warming.
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US Cities May Have to Shrink to Survive
The U.S. government is considering replicating a pioneering de-urbanization effort in Flint, one of the poorest U.S. cities, which involves razing entire districts and returning the land to nature. Local politicians in Flint believe the city must shrink by as much as 40%, concentrating the diminishing population and local services into a more viable area.
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Climate Change and Opportunities for Local Leadership
There are many things that local communities can do to fight climate change, both in municipal operations and throughout the community. In many cases, these actions save energy and money at the same time. From reducing energy use in buildings and improving waste management to enhancing public transportation and employing smart growth, cities have the power to create the necessary change… if they are willing to do so.