Sustainable Development in India
The restoration of the Bangalore Lakes can catalyze an overall sustainable transformation of the various districts of Bangalore—as well as reclaim an important historical connection for the city.
Cities - Articles
Social innovations that improve the health and resiliency of cities (more)
A Tree Grows in Chula Vista
Chula Vista, California, is on the leading edge of climate adaptation planning at the community level.
The New Chinese Underclass
Due to the rapid growth of its cities, China's middle class is growing—but so is its urban poor.
What Can Cities Expect of the Arts?
Many cities claim they plan to renew themselves through the arts, but solving urban problems requires more than a few artists-in-residence.
Holding the Line in Oregon
Oregon’s land-use policies have preserved farmland and led to smart urban growth.
Podcast
GS | SU Global Education Conference: Kunskapsskolan Case Study
A look at new schools in Sweden that provide personalized and hands-on classroom experience.
Holding the Line Means Losing
Using quantified conservation for environmental gain.
Wanted: New Frameworks for Urban Housing
As global base of the pyramid urban evictions intensify, we need good quality, affordable housing that creates attractive profit opportunities.
Changing the Social Sector’s Policy Pitch
The social sector has utterly failed to create a compelling pitch to the political sector about what we do.
Following in Buckminster Fuller’s Footsteps
Living Buildings Challenge, a project of the International Living Future Institute, is the winner of this year’s Buckminster Fuller Institute award.