- April 18, 2013 - Today there are more than 500 “official” Transition Town initiatives in more than 38 countries, and several thousand more are in the process of formation in many cities, towns and regions across the world. But what is it that makes the Transition model so attractive for so many extremely different people and cultures?
Gerd Wesslingmore»
- April 17, 2013 -
In the past, we tended to see cities as dirty, unnatural, and isolating places; today, citizens and urban planners alike are starting to see their potential for generating widespread well-being at low financial and environmental cost. People want the streets to make room for pedestrians and bicyclists, and for civic engagement and for sharing.
Neal Gorenflomore»
- January 28, 2011 -
Cities are home to half of humanity. Dealing with climate change will mean taking a critical look at our building work, and it is no coincidence that “greening the city” is the new trend. The experts contributing to this volume give insight into the answers that future-oriented urban planning and architecture must deliver.
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