Seeing Cities as the Environmental Solution, Not the Problem
This article is the first in a series of posts that explain the NRDC’s agenda for sustainable communities. Kaid Benfield reframes cities as opportunities to improve the planet.
As it turns out, compact living – in communities of streets, homes, shops, workplaces, schools and the like assembled at a walkable scale – not only helps to save the landscape; it also reduces pollution and consumption of resources. We don’t drive as far or as often; we share infrastructure.