What if we could use wasteland and open public spaces to supplement or sustain food resources for impoverished communities? How does one go about starting and running such a project? Implementation and maintenance It starts with a community meeting, where the idea is put forth for discussion amongst those present. [...]

Sustainability is always a hot topic for debate. Questions like ‘is it possible?’ or ‘so how exactly can a community become sustainable?’ are amongst the most common questions that are asked. This article will put an end to these frequently asked questions once and for all. Examples will be given [...]

What’s more appealing; a community that consists of roads and houses and more roads or one that’s built with open space, parks, paths and trails? For most people it would be the second option. Why? Most likely it’s because neighborhood with open spaces, parks, path and trails presents itself with [...]

If you had the ability to build your own community, what would your ingredients be? For most, it would be one part environmental protection, one part connectivity with an emphasis on safety and part efficient homebuilders. When mixed together they make the perfect sustainable community. One Part Environmental Protection From [...]

China has planned to develop a sustainable 30 square kilometer community with energy-saving technologies that is expected to be ready by 2020. Tianjin Eco-City, a collaborative project between the Chinese and Singaporean government, will be designed by Surbana Urban Planning Group and will serve as a model for future developing [...]