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Aims to improve the quality of life of urban communities through developing and promoting
sustainable approaches to urban living.
http://sustainable-cities.org.uk/
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Sustainable Environment for Quality of Life
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
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Northern Innovative Communities
An inclusive regional effort committed to Sustainable Community Development rooted in economically
viable, socially equitable, ecologically sound, and locally nurturing initiatives.
http://www.northcountrypride.org
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Rebuild America
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.org/
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Communities by Choice
Web-based network for people and communities committed to the practice of sustainable development.
Includes message boards, a calendar of sustainable development events, tips for sustainable
living, and other resources for sustainable community development.
http://www.communitiesbychoice.org
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The Sustainability Report
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
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The Way to Go: Sustainable Lands and Buildings in North Carolina
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 building projects.
http://www.sustainablenc.org/thewaytogo/
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International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
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
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Sustainability Tools And Resources
A free web-based project planner for individuals and community groups to learn about sustainability
by reviewing project plans, project planning resources, digital library and links to other sites.
http://www.sustainabilitytools.ca
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Appalachian Sustainable Development
Focuses on developing healthy, diverse and ecologically sound economic opportunities through
education and training. ASD's two main programs are in sustainable forestry and wood products and
sustainable agriculture.
http://appsusdev.org
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U.S. EPA Community-Based Environmental Protection
Case studies and other information about the place-based approach to the environment.
http://www.epa.gov/ecocommunity/
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2021 Regional Planning Project - Queensland, Australia
A cooperative regional planning project managing the effects of rapid population growth and
planning for sustainable development in South East Queensland. It involves the three spheres of
government and the community.
http://www.seq2021.qld.gov.au/home.asp
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Linking Sustainable Community Activities to Pollution Prevention: A Sourcebook
Online report of RAND study (1997). Includes case studies and extensive bibliography.
http://www.rand.org/publications/MR/MR855/index.html
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Ecosystems
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 incineration.
http://www.ecosystems.co.za
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Community Sustainability: A Comprehensive Urban Regenerative Process.
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/sustain/home.html
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Groundwork Wales
Promotes sustainable communities through joint environmental action. Includes information on
community involvement projects and efforts to reclaim old industrial and mining sites.
http://www.groundworkwales.org.uk
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Izaak Walton League Community Sustainability Publications
Information about studies and reports on case studies, monitoring community progress toward
sustainability goals, teaching the subject of sustainability, and related topics.
http://www.iwla.org/sep/pubs/sustain_pubs.html
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Ecocity of Malmö
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
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Local community sustainability indicators
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
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Livable Cities for the 21st Century
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
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Five E's Unlimited
Consulting firm that specializes in environmental sustainability, strengthened economies, and
social equity, Based in Virginia.
http://www.eeeee.net
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Green Map System
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
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The HomeTown Advantage
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
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Indicators of Sustainability
develops indicators that measure progress toward a sustainable economy,society and environment.
http://www.sustainablemeasures.com/
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Rural Planning Network
RPN combines extensive land use planning expertise to solve problems involving open space
preservation and/or economic development in rural areas.
http://ruralplanning.net
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U.S. EPA: Green Communities
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/
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James Taylor Chair in Landscape and Liveable Environments
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/
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Environment Canada's Green Lane/Environnement Canada
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
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Ecosustainable Hub
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
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exSite Research Ltd.
exSite Research Ltd. focuses on innovative and sustainable solutions for advancing the State of the
Art in the regeneration of Brownfield and contaminated land.
http://www.exsite.org
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"Healthy Communities - Indicators Project"
This Community Indicators Project database is available for use in Maine classrooms; students will
learn how to use "Indicators" to measure the health of their communities. The Indicators
used in this project include: People and Population, Natural Resource Consumption and Natural
Environment conditions. They provide a glimpse of some economic, social and environmental factors
that affect our quality of life.
http://janus.state.me.us/dep/air/comsus/comsusdb.htm
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Center for Economic and Environmental Development
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.alleg.edu/CEED/CEEDHome.html
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Smart Communities Network
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.sustainable.doe.gov/
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City Repair Project (The)
Citizen activists educating and inspiring people to build a more community-oriented and
ecologically sustainable society. (Portland, Oregon)
http://www.cityrepair.org
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Strategic Resources Institute
A think tank research organization promoting strategic use of natural resources by community to
achieve sustainable development. The Institute is part of BIOTROP Training and Information Centre
based in Bogor, Indonesia.
http://www.strategic-resources.org
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EcoGateway
EcoIQ magazine and links to a large collection of Internet resources related to sustainable
communities.
http://www.ecoiq.com/onlineresources/
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Village Habitat Design
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
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Cabo San Francisco Foundation
Ecuadorian foundation working for a sustainable development of poor villages in coastal Ecuador.
http://www.cabosanfrancisco.ch/indexeng.htm
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Books by Jane Holtz Kay
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." By the architecture/planning critic
of The Nation.
http://www.janeholtzkay.com
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Chelsea Green's Books for Sustainable Living
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
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Criterion Planners/Engineers
Criterion is an urban planning firm specializing in sustainable community development.
http://www.crit.com
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Cities Environment Reports on the Internet
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.grida.no/city/
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Guide to Implementing Local Environmental Action Plans in Central and Eastern Europe
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
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Sustainability Ltd.
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 operation: foresight, agenda-setting and
change management.
http://www.sustainability.co.uk/
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Chattanooga Institute
Seeking to provide communities and companies with the resources and support necessary to create a
sustainable and competitive future by finding solutions that integrate business, social equity and
the environment in ways that are both sustainable and profitable.
http://www.csc2.org/index.html
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ICLEI: Electronic tools for a sustainable community.
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/la21/onestop.htm
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Smart Growth Network
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/
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Joint Center for Sustainable Communities
sponsored by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and National Association of Counties
http://www.usmayors.org/USCM/sustainable/
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International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)
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 budgeting, other topics.
http://www.iclei.org/
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Sustainable Communities Network
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/
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Center for Neighborhood Technology (Chicago)
Creative strategies for making cities and their surrounding areas work for everyone,
environmentally and economically.
http://www.cnt.org/
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Urban Environmental Management
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/
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