A cheaper way to resist wave impact and erosion
Oyster-attracting surfaces are being scattered along the waterfront of Providence, RI. One purpose is to act as. . .
State & local taxes
Save money. Rip up some streets.
Gravel is cheaper than asphalt, and well-graded gravel is easier on cars than potholed asphalt. With worsening summer temperatures speeding up road decay, and worsening. . .
Municipal response plans for heat waves
It’s 98º in Boston, 108º in Phoenix. Is your city helping its residents? Cooling centers in public. . .
Armor (the right kind) against sea-level rise, storm surge
Soft defenses (think wetlands, vegetation) defend the shore more cheaply and effectively from storm surge and sea-level. . .
Sacramento cuts landfill costs, sells natural gas instead
Collecting methane created from organic garbage not only reduces greenhouse gases, it reduces your municipal budget.. . .
Historic buildings could be swept away
“Some historic buildings are not saveable in their current locations.” So says John Englander, author of High. . .
The courts: our best defense against impacts of warming?
The best tool to protect us against warming may be a hammer. A gavel, to be. . .
A city dying of thirst? Seven costs.
Long-term drought in Santa Cruz, CA is having many impacts on the personal finances of county. . .
A city dying of thirst? The prequel.
At about a 30% water shortage, residents predicted the city would deteriorate. 35% reductions have just. . .
New: towns graded for retirees and young families
Where-To-Live Reports now include summary grades for the priorities of young families and retirees.
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