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http://www.sustainability.co.uk/
Editor's Pick Sustainability Ltd. Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   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
   http://www.sustainability.co.uk/

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http://www.janeholtzkay.com
Books by Jane Holtz Kay Open in a new browser window
   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."
   http://www.janeholtzkay.com
http://www.cabosanfrancisco.ch/
Cabo San Francisco Foundation Open in a new browser window
   Ecuadorian foundation working for a sustainable development of poor villages in coastal Ecuador.
   http://www.cabosanfrancisco.ch/
http://ceed.allegheny.edu/
Center for Economic and Environmental Development Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://ceed.allegheny.edu/
http://www.cnt.org/
Center for Neighborhood Technology (Chicago) Open in a new browser window
   Creative strategies for making cities and their surrounding areas work for everyone, environmentally and economically.
   http://www.cnt.org/
http://www.chelseagreen.com/
Chelsea Green's Books for Sustainable Living Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.chelseagreen.com/
http://www.ceroi.net/
Cities Environment Reports on the Internet Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.ceroi.net/
http://www.cityrepair.org/
City Repair Project (The) Open in a new browser window
   Citizen activists educating and inspiring people to build a more community-oriented and ecologically sustainable society. (Portland, Oregon)
   http://www.cityrepair.org/
http://www.arch.wsu.edu/09%20publications/sustain/home.html
Community Sustainability: A Comprehensive Urban Regenerative Process Open in a new browser window
   Washington State University's School of Architecture web site explores some interactive design-planning topics and presents a proposal for Pullman, Washington, USA.
   http://www.arch.wsu.edu/09%20publications/sustain/home.html
http://www.crit.com/
Criterion Planners/Engineers Open in a new browser window
   Criterion is an urban planning firm specializing in sustainable community development.
   http://www.crit.com/
http://www.ecoiq.com/onlineresources/
EcoGateway Open in a new browser window
   EcoIQ magazine and links to a large collection of Internet resources related to sustainable communities.
   http://www.ecoiq.com/onlineresources/
http://www.ekostaden.com/
Ecocity of Malmö Open in a new browser window
   Describes the transformation of Malmö, Sweden, into sustainability, including details of building design and about management of traffic, rainwater, and waste.
   http://www.ekostaden.com/
http://www.ecosustainable.com.au/index.htm
Ecosustainable Hub Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.ecosustainable.com.au/index.htm
http://www.ecosystems.co.za/
Ecosystems Open in a new browser window
   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
   http://www.ecosystems.co.za/
http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html
Environment Canada's Green Lane/Environnement Canada Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html
http://www.eeeee.net/
Five E's Unlimited Open in a new browser window
   Consulting firm that specializes in environmental sustainability, strengthened economies, and social equity, Based in Virginia.
   http://www.eeeee.net/
http://www.greenmap.com/index.html
Green Map System Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.greenmap.com/index.html
http://groundworkwales.sequence.co.uk/
Groundwork Wales Open in a new browser window
   Promotes sustainable communities through joint environmental action. Includes information on community involvement projects and efforts to reclaim old industrial and mining sites.
   http://groundworkwales.sequence.co.uk/
http://www.rec.org/REC/Publications/LEAP_Guide/default.html
Guide to Implementing Local Environmental Action Plans in Central and Eastern Europe Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.rec.org/REC/Publications/LEAP_Guide/default.html
http://www.iclei.org/index.php?id=798
ICLEI: Electronic tools for a sustainable community. Open in a new browser window
   One stop guide for U.S. Local Governments. Enhance the Sustainability of Your Community Through: Environmental Protection; Economic Vitality; and Community Well-Being.
   http://www.iclei.org/index.php?id=798
http://www.sustainablemeasures.com/
Indicators of Sustainability Open in a new browser window
   develops indicators that measure progress toward a sustainable economy,society and environment.
   http://www.sustainablemeasures.com/
http://www.icimod.org.np
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development Open in a new browser window
   ICIMOD is committed to economically and environmentally sound mountain development and improving the living standards of mountain communities in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas.
   http://www.icimod.org.np
http://www.iclei.org/
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Open in a new browser window
   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
   http://www.iclei.org/
http://www.sustainable-communities.agsci.ubc.ca/
James Taylor Chair in Landscape and Liveable Environments Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.sustainable-communities.agsci.ubc.ca/
http://www.usmayors.org/USCM/sustainable/
Joint Center for Sustainable Communities Open in a new browser window
   sponsored by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and National Association of Counties
   http://www.usmayors.org/USCM/sustainable/
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR855/index.html
Linking Sustainable Community Activities to Pollution Prevention: A Sourcebook Open in a new browser window
   Online report of RAND study (1997). Includes case studies and extensive bibliography.
   http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR855/index.html
http://www.priorities.org/LivableCitiesIndex.htm
Livable Cities for the 21st Century Open in a new browser window
   The Priorities Institute examines alternative community designs, carfree cities, cohousing, recycling pantries, and other concepts and technologies to promote environmentally sustainable community life.
   http://www.priorities.org/LivableCitiesIndex.htm
http://www.uq.net.au/~zzrawill/sunnybank/community/indicators/index.htm
Local community sustainability indicators Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.uq.net.au/~zzrawill/sunnybank/community/indicators/index.htm
http://www.rebuild.gov
Rebuild America Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.rebuild.gov
http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/
Smart Communities Network Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/
http://www.smartgrowth.org/
Smart Growth Network Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.smartgrowth.org/
http://sustainable-cities.org.uk/
Sustainable Cities Research Institute Open in a new browser window
   Aims to improve the quality of life of urban communities through developing and promoting sustainable approaches to urban living.
   http://sustainable-cities.org.uk/
http://www.sustainable.org/
Sustainable Communities Network Open in a new browser window
   Connects citizens with resources to implement innovative processes and programs to restore the economic, environmental, and social health and vitality of their communities.
   http://www.sustainable.org/
http://www.seql.org/
Sustainable Environment for Quality of Life Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.seql.org/
http://www.newrules.org/journal/hta.htm
The HomeTown Advantage Open in a new browser window
   Book published by The Institute for Local Self-Reliance, provides comprehensive strategies for reviving independent businesses and Main Streets.
   http://www.newrules.org/journal/hta.htm
http://www.sustreport.org/
The Sustainability Report Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.sustreport.org/
http://www.sustainablenc.org/thewaytogo/
The Way to Go: Sustainable Lands and Buildings in North Carolina Open in a new browser window
   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
   http://www.sustainablenc.org/thewaytogo/
http://www.epa.gov/greenkit/
U.S. EPA: Green Communities Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.epa.gov/greenkit/
http://www.gdrc.org/uem/
Urban Environmental Management Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.gdrc.org/uem/
http://www.villagehabitat.com/
Village Habitat Design Open in a new browser window
   Village Habitat Design, LLC is an award-winning architecture and planning firm with a 30 year family history of conservation design.
   http://www.villagehabitat.com/

Last Updated: 2007-08-20 22:20:44