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Creating Green Cities & More Sustainable Landscapes

September 17, 2006

Peter Smith Boston Society of Architects

Marc D. Draisen executive director, Metro Area Planning Council

Jeffrey Rosenblum executive director, LivableStreets Alliance

Jon Seward principal, Community Design Partnership

Planners, architects, and advocates discuss the broader issues surrounding the needs for more sustainable living spaces, specifically focusing on urban and suburban areas. The importance of green cities to our sustainable future is examined, with the help of several developments, innovations, and initiatives in cities across the region and the world.

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Topics: Art & Architecture | Science & Nature

Tags: Green buildings | Green Cities | Sustainability | Community Building | Energy & Conservation | Environment | Habitat | Transportation

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