Sustaining our cities

By Allie Nicodemo Imagine a typical day in your city – the commute to work, walk around the block on your lunch break, trip to the dog park before meeting

Annual savings expected from regional public/private waste reduction collaborative PHOENIX – The city of Phoenix took another substantial leap forward as a global sustainability leader Tuesday afternoon as its city

According to a new report compiled by Arizona State University’s Sustainability Solution Services , the city of Phoenix achieved a 7.2 percent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions, exceeding it goal

SCN convenes communities for state solar grant The Rooftop Solar Challenge is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SunShot Initiative. This initiative supports 22 regional teams collaborating with

Arizona State University released its Sustainability Operations Annual Review 2012 this February. The four-panel pamphlet includes highlights about ASU’s progress in operational sustainability as well as relevant facts for each

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Arizona State University’s Sustainable Cities Network and its efforts in educating and promoting sustainability throughout the state. On March 4, Jared Blumenfeld, the

Presentations City of Phoenix: Planning the Urban Forest Lysistrata Hall, City of Phoenix "Speak for the Trees": Developing a Tree and Shade Plan, Richard Adkins, City of Phoenix From Quartzsite

Presentations-Brad Lancaster, Regenerative Rights-of-Way: Local Harvests and Enhancements in Our Community Commons-Eileen Dunn, LID and MS4 Stormwater Permit Nexus-Kimberly Brewer, Implementing Existing LID Tools for the Community and Region-Jenna Cleveland,

Arizona's desert cities face many unique challenges associated with planning and achieving sustainability, particularly in urban areas. The downturn in the economy coupled with environmental changes and shifts in population

by Dianna M. Náñez- Sept. 27, 2012The Republic | azcentral.com Critics say the Valley is among the nation's most unsustainable regions, warning that if the Phoenix metro area continues on

Sustainability is a balance of environmental, social and economic concerns. ASU staff and faculty are advancing sustainability by demonstrating exemplary practices, leading by example, and sharing solutions to catalyze change.

by Robert Leger - Feb. 4, 2012The Republic | azcentral.com Greg Stanton's day starts with a hitch. His wife, Nicole, an attorney, has an emergency court hearing. So Phoenix's new