At Lincoln House
February 3, 2010
A recent report has some timely advice for local government officials -- take steps in land use planning, linking development and transportation and energy efficiency, that are appealing because they save money. The fact that the measures also address climate change is best left as an unheralded bonus.
The report, Planning for Climate Change in the West, by Rebecca Carter and Susan Culp, acknowledges the critical role of local planners in confronting challenges posed by climate change. It also addresses the region’s many political, cultural, demographic, and geographic factors that can be barriers to innovation and effectiveness.
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Climate Change is All About Land Use
Labels:
Climate Change,
Green Building,
New Urbanism,
Sustainability
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