“Silent Spring Revolution” by Douglas Brinkley
New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed presidential historian Douglas Brinkley chronicles the rise of environmental activism during the Long […]
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public health
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Urban Street Design Guide
Sidewalks play a vital role in city life. As conduits for pedestrian movement and access, they enhance connectivity and promote
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Air Quality Index (AQI)
The U.S. AQI is EPA’s index for reporting air quality. How does the AQI work? Think of the AQI as
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Elevated Chicago
City of Chicago’s first-ever Equitable Transit-Oriented Development policy plan. Elevated Chicago is a partnership of organizations committed to transforming the
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“Sustaining a City’s Culture and Character” by Charles R. Wolfe
Somewhere, between character and caricature, there exists an authentic–a truly unique–urban place, that blends global and local, old and new.
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Character Means Caring.
Character is Compassionate. An important feature of a character town is its compassion; its interest in taking care of its
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The Benefits of Trees
Public Health and Social Benefits: Clean air: Trees produce oxygen, intercept airborne particulates, and reduce smog, enhancing a community’s respiratory
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The Benefits of Trees
Excerpts from Published Work… Public Health and Social Benefits: Clean air: Trees produce oxygen, intercept airborne particulates, and reduce smog,