Green CitiesGreen Cities

"All around the world, cities are going green. And they are turning to green infrastructure for a number of important reasons: to address the causes of climate change; a means to helping cities deal with the effects of climate change; and a way to make cities healthier, more comfortable, and more enjoyable places to live. In this accessible and lively introduction, readers will discover how city builders are making our cities more livable and more sustainable by looking to nature for inspiration and incorporating its systems into our own.