Sustainability is more than the latest "green" buzzword. It represents a new way of viewing the interactions of human society and the natural world. Sustainability in Americas Cities highlights how Americas largest cities are acting to develop sustainable solutions to conflicts between development and environment. As sustainability rises to the top of public policy agendas in American cities; it is also emerging as a new discipline in colleges and universities. Specifically designed for these educational programs; this is the first book to provide empirically based; multi-disciplinary case studies of sustainability policy; planning; and practice in action. It is also valuable for everyone who designs and implements sustainability initiatives; including policy makers; public sector and non-profit practitioners; and consultants. Sustainability in Americas Cities brings together academic and practicing professionals to offer firsthand insight into innovative strategies that cities have adopted in renewable energy and energy efficiency; climate change; green building; clean-tech and green jobs; transportation and infrastructure; urban forestry and sustainable food production. Case studies examine sustainability initiatives in a wide range of American cities; including San Francisco; Honolulu; Philadelphia; Phoenix; Milwaukee; New York City; Portland; Oregon and Washington D.C. The concluding chapter ties together the empirical evidence and recounts lessons learned for sustainability planning and policy.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book and recipesBy Scott BalikianVery entertaining read. My wife and I stayed at Walshs AirBnB rental in Houston and this was on the coffee table. Started reading it there and ended up buying it after we came home. Been enjoying reading the stories. I love a good road trip. I have to admit that starting the road trip off in East Texas where I lived for 5 years got me from the opening chapter; but I have enjoyed all the stories of the different regions theyve been to.8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Thank you for showing us what REAL barbecue is!By A. K. H.If youre looking for a book that will help you prepare REAL barbecue; (not that overly sweetened; foil wrapped; Guru controlled competition style crap that every other book on the market offers); then this is the best book for you. It actually ranks right up there with "Smokestack Lightning" as the best "real" barbecue books available. The writers interview people who have more at stake than trying to become grand champion. The people in this book barbecue with passion; respect for tradition and a sincere desire to please their customers. An in depth look into the world of old school; true barbecue and the experts who prepare it properly. If you want another competition style barbecue book; this aint it but you should read it anyway so you can gain an understanding of what barbecue really is.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Makes me want to take a road tripBy pimpinThis is an outstanding volume. I was very pleased by the condition of the book for being used. The content is wonderfully written. I recommend this for a backyard BBQ enthusiast to learn the roots of their craft. I recommend this to my friends.