Dr. Kevin Danaher, co-founder of Global Exchange and a founder of Green Festivals, outlines a concept for integrating social and

Dr. Kevin Danaher, co-founder of Global Exchange and a founder of Green Festivals, outlines a concept for integrating social and economic sustainability into real estate development.

His model features green building principles, well-paid green jobs, and urban agriculture. This convergence aims to bring communities into better balance. The discussion is from his TEDx presentation in San Francisco.

On October 19, 2009, acclaimed filmmaker and internet phenomenon Annie Leonard delivered a speech at Bioneers.

Leonard exposed the hidden costs of consumption, offering a

On October 19, 2009, acclaimed filmmaker and internet phenomenon Annie Leonard delivered a speech at Bioneers.

Leonard exposed the hidden costs of consumption, offering a hopeful vision for moving beyond the "Age of Stuff." Her presentation advocated for a future where "doing the right thing" becomes the default option. You can find more from Bioneers on their YouTube channel.

In this old bikeTV segment, Mark Lakeman from Portland, OR's City Repair Project discusses the organization's origins and mission.

He details how the community actively engages in both the

In this old bikeTV segment, Mark Lakeman from Portland, OR's City Repair Project discusses the organization's origins and mission.

He details how the community actively engages in both the creation and utilization of public spaces, fostering a collaborative approach to urban development.

An EcoDistrict is a neighborhood or district dedicated to significantly improving its environmental performance. This commitment is realized through an integrated strategy.

This strategy

An EcoDistrict is a neighborhood or district dedicated to significantly improving its environmental performance. This commitment is realized through an integrated strategy.

This strategy involves engagement, self-governance, and benchmarking to guide informed decisions. Key areas include demand management, green building, infrastructure, and community best practices.