Several surveys this year by top polling organizations have found citywide support for bike lanes. And in Park Slope and the Upper West Side, questionnaires put out by local elected officials have shown consistent neighborhood-level approval for new bi…
Study pins traffic reduction to congestion pricing. Would it work in NYC if it was proposed again?Source: www.theatlanticcities.com, via City Atlas
Touching story of the resilience of a community that faced displacement from one of the first urban renewal projects in NYC over 60 years ago.Source: www.thirteen.org, via City Atlas
“Occupy” protests in cities around the country are increasingly featuring environmental themes, particularly climate change. Protesters contend that inaction on climate change only benefits the top 1%, while hurting the other 99%.Source: t…
Can capitalism be harnessed to make sustainable investments? This book investigates strategies.Source: www.dmass.net, via City Atlas
How much do you know about the food you eat? Food production and the politics surrounding it have an enormous impact on our environment and economy. In recent years, scientists and activists have raised concerns about the sustainability and security of…
Designer of NYC’s new city bench explains why it’s so great.Source: www.youtube.com, via City Atlas
This article explores the frustrations of not being able to recycle many items in New York City.Source: www.nytimes.com, via City Atlas
Documentary film that explores the rebirth of the electric car industry – reviewed by treehugger.comSource: www.treehugger.com, via City Atlas
The Greenbelt Native Plant Center on Staten Island safeguards local species of plants, and Ed Toth is its own Johnny Appleseed.Source: www.nytimes.com, via City Atlas