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Green Communities

Evaluating Green Communities: Part 4

Mark Hostetler | Posted 05.13.2012 | Green
Read More: Sustainable Living, Urban Biodiversity, Biodiversity, Green Developments, Green, Sustainability, Green Living, Urban Ecology, New Urbanism, Smart Growth, Green Community Development, Green Communities, Green News
Mark Hostetler

You should not rely on a certificate as the sole indicator of how green your community is -- rely more on your "on-the-ground" analysis. Here are some things to look for.

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Evaluating Green Communities: Part 1

Mark Hostetler | Posted 05.07.2012 | Green
Read More: Green Development, Sustainability, Green Living, Smart Growth, Green Living Tips, Green Building, Green Communities, Green Community Development, Green News
Mark Hostetler

So you're buying a new home, and you're committed to "buying green" -- a house with good indoor air quality, that doesn't cost a fortune to heat and cool and resides in an ecologically friendly neighborhood. How do you find out about all that?

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Is Smarter Greener?

Peter Fox-Penner, PhD | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Read More: Smart Grid, Green Infrastructure, Green Living, Smart Infrastructure, Green Energy, Green Communities, Technology News
Peter Fox-Penner, PhD

While plug-in hybrid vehicles have about half the carbon emissions of typical autos, designing a city to be transit, bike, and pedestrian friendly from the start can't be beat.

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America's Top 10 Best Green-Built Neighborhoods

Robyn Griggs Lawrence | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
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Robyn Griggs Lawrence

Natural Home just published its Top 10 Green-Built Neighborhoods list, applauding forward-thinking, responsible housing developments.

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