City & Local

Sustainable Cities

4 articles

A futuristic, green cityscape with integrated parks, walkways, and diverse people enjoying the urban environment, symbolizing health-centric development.
Neighborhoods

What Is Health-Centric Urban Development and Why Does It Matter?

Phase Two of New York's QueensWay project secured over $100 million in federal funding, marking a significant investment in urban revitalization and green infrastructure.

Aaron Blake·August 1, 2026
A diverse and bustling urban neighborhood developed through strategic infill, featuring modern mixed-income housing, green spaces, and public amenities.
Neighborhoods

How to Use Infill Development: A Guide for Local Governments

In Toronto, the 69-acre Regent Park site transformed into a high-density, mixed-income community.

Aaron Blake·June 6, 2026
A neglected bus stop in a city, symbolizing lagging transit infrastructure against a backdrop of modern skyscrapers representing urban growth.
Neighborhoods

Neighborhood transit upgrades are lagging, jeopardizing sustainable city growth.

Despite 71% of Atlanta voters approving a transit sales tax in 2016, a proposed $3.

Derek Molina·April 19, 2026
Diverse community enjoying a vibrant urban park at sunset, featuring lush trees, walking paths, and city skyline, symbolizing healthy, integrated urban living and smart city investment.
Neighborhoods

Beyond Budgets: Why Accessible Public Green Spaces Are Our Best Urban Investment

Prioritizing accessible public green spaces is the most critical investment for a city's long-term economic vitality, social equity, and community well-being. It's about building resilient, healthy urban environments for generations to come.

Aaron Blake·April 9, 2026