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Livable Cities for the 21st Century Livable Cities for the 21st Century: The Priorities Institute examines alternative community designs, carfree cities, cohousing, recycling pantries, and other concepts and technologies to promote environmentally sustainable community life. (Community Sustainability) http://www.priorities.org/LivableCitiesIndex.htm Chelsea Green's Books for Sustainable Living Chelsea Green's Books for Sustainable Living: Chelsea Green publishes information to help design future lives where human activities of production and consumption are balanced in harmony with the natural state of the world. (Community Sustainability) http://www.chelseagreen.com Community Sustainability: A Comprehensive Urban Regenerative Process. Community Sustainability: A Comprehensive Urban Regenerative Process.: Washington State University's School of Architecture web site explores some interactive design-planning topics and presents a proposal for Pullman, Washington, USA. (Community Sustainability) http://www.arch.wsu.edu/sustain/home.html Ecosustainable Hub Ecosustainable Hub: Provides a team of international and Australian professionals committed towards a common goal of facilitating, developing and servicing sustainability. Also provides a Search engine for Sustainability using popular portals. (Community Sustainability) http://www.ecosustainable.com.au/index.htm Sustainability Ltd. Sustainability Ltd.: An award-winning strategic management consultancy and think-tank. Founded in 1987, Sustainability Ltd. is the longest established international consultancy dedicated to promoting the business case for sustainable development. The three main areas of ope (Community Sustainability) http://www.sustainability.co.uk/ Ecosystems Ecosystems: South African consultants and advisors in the field of sustainable community and rural development describe their capabilities and discuss topics such as permaculture and handling issues of rapid urbanization through waste management, recycling, and incin (Community Sustainability) http://www.ecosystems.co.za Linking Sustainable Community Activities to Pollution Prevention: A Sourcebook Linking Sustainable Community Activities to Pollution Prevention: A Sourcebook: Online report of RAND study (1997). Includes case studies and extensive bibliography. (Community Sustainability) http://www.rand.org/publications/MR/MR855/index.html James Taylor Chair in Landscape and Liveable Environments James Taylor Chair in Landscape and Liveable Environments: A series of urban, community design events and university of british columbia-based research projects providing a number of potential solutions to the problems spawned by non-sustainable urban/suburban growth. (Community Sustainability) http://www.sustainable-communities.agsci.ubc.ca/ Center for Neighborhood Technology (Chicago) Center for Neighborhood Technology (Chicago): Creative strategies for making cities and their surrounding areas work for everyone, environmentally and economically. (Community Sustainability) http://www.cnt.org/ U.S. EPA: Green Communities U.S. EPA: Green Communities: The Green Communities Assistance Kit that you will find here is packaged as a step-by-step guide for planning and implementing sustainable actions. Each of the five steps results in a specific outcome. (Community Sustainability) http://www.epa.gov/greenkit/ Appalachian Sustainable Development Appalachian Sustainable Development: Focuses on developing healthy, diverse and ecologically sound economic opportunities through education and training. ASD's two main programs are in sustainable forestry and wood products and sustainable agriculture. (Community Sustainability) http://appsusdev.org The HomeTown Advantage The HomeTown Advantage: Book published by The Institute for Local Self-Reliance, provides comprehensive strategies for reviving independent businesses and Main Streets. (Community Sustainability) http://www.newrules.org/journal/hta.htm The Way to Go: Sustainable Lands and Buildings in North Carolina The Way to Go: Sustainable Lands and Buildings in North Carolina: North Carolina government portal for access to and exchange of sustainability information. It is designed to serve state and local government employees, designers, and others who are responsible for the planning, design, and construction of public buildin (Community Sustainability) http://www.sustainablenc.org/thewaytogo/ Smart Growth Network Smart Growth Network: Searchable databases of information resources on smart growth case studies, smart building design, smart development design and zoning, brownfields redevelopment and eco-industrial parks; and related topics. (Community Sustainability) http://www.smartgrowth.org/ Cabo San Francisco Foundation Cabo San Francisco Foundation: Ecuadorian foundation working for a sustainable development of poor villages in coastal Ecuador. (Community Sustainability) http://www.cabosanfrancisco.ch/indexeng.htm City Repair Project (The) City Repair Project (The): Citizen activists educating and inspiring people to build a more community-oriented and ecologically sustainable society. (Portland, Oregon) (Community Sustainability) http://www.cityrepair.org Five E's Unlimited Five E's Unlimited: Consulting firm that specializes in environmental sustainability, strengthened economies, and social equity, Based in Virginia. (Community Sustainability) http://www.eeeee.net Guide to Implementing Local Environmental Action Plans in Central and Eastern Europe Guide to Implementing Local Environmental Action Plans in Central and Eastern Europe: Explores planning process for community sustainability, including how to assess environmental issues and set environmental priorities; as well as how to implement selected actions and monitor and evaluate results. (Community Sustainability) http://www.rec.org/REC/Publications/LEAP_Guide/default.html Ecocity of Malmö Ecocity of Malmö: Describes the transformation of Malmö, Sweden, into sustainability, including details of building design and about management of traffic, rainwater, and waste. (Community Sustainability) http://www.ekostaden.com Rural Planning Network Rural Planning Network: RPN combines extensive land use planning expertise to solve problems involving open space preservation and/or economic development in rural areas. (Community Sustainability) http://ruralplanning.net 2021 Regional Planning Project - Queensland, Australia 2021 Regional Planning Project - Queensland, Australia: A cooperative regional planning project managing the effects of rapid population growth and planning for sustainable development in South East Queensland. It involves the three spheres of government and the community. (Community Sustainability) http://www.seq2021.qld.gov.au/home.asp Chattanooga Institute Chattanooga Institute: Seeking to provide communities and companies with the resources and support necessary to create a sustainable and competitive future by finding solutions that integrate business, social equity and the environment in ways that are both sustainable and prof (Community Sustainability) http://www.csc2.org/index.html Indicators of Sustainability Indicators of Sustainability: develops indicators that measure progress toward a sustainable economy,society and environment. (Community Sustainability) http://www.sustainablemeasures.com/ Rebuild America Rebuild America: Program partners with communities to improve the energy efficiency of their commercial and multifamily residential buildings and reinvest energy savings back into the community. Offers business and technical tools as well as customized assistance. (Community Sustainability) http://www.rebuild.org/ Northern Innovative Communities Northern Innovative Communities: An inclusive regional effort committed to Sustainable Community Development rooted in economically viable, socially equitable, ecologically sound, and locally nurturing initiatives. (Community Sustainability) http://www.northcountrypride.org Groundwork Wales Groundwork Wales: Promotes sustainable communities through joint environmental action. Includes information on community involvement projects and efforts to reclaim old industrial and mining sites. (Community Sustainability) http://www.groundworkwales.org.uk The Sustainability Report The Sustainability Report: Provides Canada's first independent assessment of living in balance for the long term to help Canadians understand if current lifestyle and development choices are improving or threatening prospects for a healthy and successful society. (Community Sustainability) http://www.sustreport.org Cities Environment Reports on the Internet Cities Environment Reports on the Internet: An UN inititative, and part of UNEP. A program to facilitate easy access to environmental information for sound decision-making and general awareness-raising in cities. (Community Sustainability) http://www.grida.no/city/ Environment Canada's Green Lane/Environnement Canada Environment Canada's Green Lane/Environnement Canada: Canadian government entity's vision is to see a Canada where people make responsible decisions about the environment; and where the environment is thereby sustained for the benefit of present and future generations. (Community Sustainability) http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html "Healthy Communities - Indicators Project" "Healthy Communities - Indicators Project": This Community Indicators Project database is available for use in Maine classrooms; students will learn how to use "Indicators" to measure the health of their communities. The Indicators used in this project include: People and Population, Na (Community Sustainability) http://janus.state.me.us/dep/air/comsus/comsusdb.htm Smart Communities Network Smart Communities Network: Resources on the concept of sustainable development, including overview articles, slide shows, links, recommended books and videos, and educational materials and programs that can help communities in their sustainable development efforts. (Community Sustainability) http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/ International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI): International clearinghouse on sustainable development and environmental protection policies, programs, and techniques being implemented at the local level by local institutions. Resources and links on Local Agenda 21, Green Fleets, environmental budgetin (Community Sustainability) http://www.iclei.org/ ICLEI: Electronic tools for a sustainable community. ICLEI: Electronic tools for a sustainable community.: One stop guide for U.S. Local Governments. Enhance the Sustainability of Your Community Through: Environmental Protection; Economic Vitality; and Community Well-Being. (Community Sustainability) http://www.iclei.org/la21/onestop.htm EcoGateway EcoGateway: EcoIQ magazine and links to a large collection of Internet resources related to sustainable communities. (Community Sustainability) http://www.ecoiq.com/onlineresources/ exSite Research Ltd. exSite Research Ltd.: exSite Research Ltd. focuses on innovative and sustainable solutions for advancing the State of the Art in the regeneration of Brownfield and contaminated land. (Community Sustainability) http://www.exsite.org Village Habitat Design Village Habitat Design: Village Habitat Design, LLC is an award-winning architecture and planning firm with a 30 year family history of conservation design. (Community Sustainability) http://www.villagehabitat.com Books by Jane Holtz Kay Books by Jane Holtz Kay: Book summaries and articles concerning urban affairs, planning, transportation, and coping with pollution, sprawl, and other environmental challenges. Includes "Asphalt Nation: How the Automobile Took Over America and How We Can Take It Back." (Community Sustainability) http://www.janeholtzkay.com Sustainable Environment for Quality of Life Sustainable Environment for Quality of Life: An integrated environmental initiative for the 15-county metropolitan Charlotte region in North and South Carolina. Promotes issues on air quality, sustainable growth and water resources. (Community Sustainability) http://www.seql.org Local community sustainability indicators Local community sustainability indicators: Some new local community sustainability indicators developed in Australia. This site provides a new methodology for indicators that sustain and develop our community and that we can all count, measure and check them for ourselves. (Community Sustainability) http://www.uq.net.au/~zzrawill/sunnybank/community/indicators/index.htm Criterion Planners/Engineers Criterion Planners/Engineers: Criterion is an urban planning firm specializing in sustainable community development. (Community Sustainability) http://www.crit.com Sustainability Tools And Resources Sustainability Tools And Resources: A free web-based project planner for individuals and community groups to learn about sustainability by reviewing project plans, project planning resources, digital library and links to other sites. (Community Sustainability) http://www.sustainabilitytools.ca Urban Environmental Management Urban Environmental Management: Output of the Urban Environmental Management Research Initiative (UEMRI), a grouping of urban planning researchers from around the world. Looks at urban areas as the intersection of natural, built, and socio-economic environments. (Community Sustainability) http://www.gdrc.org/uem/ Center for Economic and Environmental Development Center for Economic and Environmental Development: Describes several projects to support sustainable development and improve community and regional leaders` understanding of how economic and environmental decisions can work hand in hand to bring a new vitality to Northwest Pennsylvania. (Community Sustainability) http://ceed.alleg.edu/CEED/CEEDHome.html U.S. EPA Community-Based Environmental Protection U.S. EPA Community-Based Environmental Protection: Case studies and other information about the place-based approach to the environment. (Community Sustainability) http://www.epa.gov/ecocommunity/ Izaak Walton League Community Sustainability Publications Izaak Walton League Community Sustainability Publications: Information about studies and reports on case studies, monitoring community progress toward sustainability goals, teaching the subject of sustainability, and related topics. (Community Sustainability) http://www.iwla.org/sep/pubs/sustain_pubs.html Joint Center for Sustainable Communities Joint Center for Sustainable Communities: sponsored by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and National Association of Counties (Community Sustainability) http://www.usmayors.org/USCM/sustainable/ Sustainable Cites Research Institute Sustainable Cites Research Institute: Aims to improve the quality of life of urban communities through developing and promoting sustainable approaches to urban living. (Community Sustainability) http://sustainable-cities.org.uk/ Sustainable Communities Network Sustainable Communities Network: Connects citizens with resources to implement innovative processes and programs to restore the economic, environmental, and social health and vitality of their communities. (Community Sustainability) http://www.sustainable.org/ International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development: ICIMOD is committed to economically and environmentally sound mountain development and improving the living standards of mountain communities in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas. (Community Sustainability) http://www.icimod.org.np Green Map System Green Map System: Project to promote healthy cities and sustainable communities by developing maps to chart the sites of environmental significance in urban places around the world. Includes examples. (Community Sustainability) http://www.greenmap.com/index.html Communities by Choice Communities by Choice: Web-based network for people and communities committed to the practice of sustainable development. Includes message boards, a calendar of sustainable development events, tips for sustainable living, and other resources for sustainable community developme (Community Sustainability) http://www.communitiesbychoice.org