Sustainability planning involves strategies and practices that reduce carbon emissions and the reliance on fossil fuels, conserve natural resources, promote infill development and density, and support renewable energy. Sustainable urban planning ensures the long-term ecological, economic, and social health of cities through policies and regulatory mechanisms that focus on energy efficiency and smart growth.
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Eliot Allen
Eliot Allen, certified, LEED AP-ND, is an urban planner and Principal with Criterion Planners of Portland...
Chris Holtkamp
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Carlos Zapata
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Kristin Faurest
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Seema Thomas
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Michael R. Boswell
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Richard Willson
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Tammy Seale
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Jeff Speck
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David Rouse
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David Dixon
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John Hersey
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Matt Raimi
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Lauren Dunning
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Jonathan Ochshorn
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Lindsay Malbon
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Jenny Schuetz
Jenny is a Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro and an expert in housing policy.
Jason Neville
Jason is an experienced urban planner, redevelopment professional, and affordable housing developer.
Donald Shoup
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William Fulton
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Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier is one of the hosts of the L.A. Podcast. Scott is also Director of...
Mariela Alfonzo
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Allison Arieff
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