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Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
It’s not a stretch to say we live in an age of extremes: extreme weather, extreme heat, extremist ideologies and hyperpartisanship. And yet, in this dire moment, many people are rising to the great environmental and moral challenges of our time. Learn how: islandpress.org/resilience
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
In a new piece for Planetizen, FROM THE GROUND UP author Alison Sant shares how to reimagine the public realm for a more inclusive and sustainable future. planetizen.com/features/1267…
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
New from Island Press contributor Susan B. Inches: How ‘Energy Democracy’ Could Build the Grid of the Future governing.com/infrastructure…
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
Congrats to Lynn Peterson's ROADWAYS FOR PEOPLE and Alan Mallach's SMALLER CITIES IN A SHRINKING WORLD for making @Planetizen's list of top planning books of 2023. Today only, these books are HALF OFF at islandpress.org planetizen.com/features/1264…
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
New from @IP_URP: What the Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action Means for Climate Equity Policy by @ChisholmLegacy's @JacquiPatt, @Greenlining's @alvaros_views, & @Just_Solutions_'s Aiko Schaefer nonprofitquarterly.org/what-…
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
Looking to champion a resilient, clean energy future? Join @lizwcarlisle @wabi_sabi and @IP_URP at the #RuralRenaissanceRoadshow for inspiration, education, partnerships, and practical technical/funding support on 10/25-10/27. Learn more at ruralrenaissance.org/ #CleanEnergy
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
Register today for the #RuralRenaissanceRoadshow 10/25-27. Join leaders from across the country for transformative discussions and interactive workshops on economic and rural development, regenerative agriculture, EV, clean energy, and more! ruralrenaissance.org/
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
STARTING SOON! Twitter Spaces chat and AMA w/ INCLUSIVE TRANSPORTATION author @VeronicaODavis and @EngineerDustin. Listen and learn about how we can change the inequitable and often destructive practice of transportation planning and engineering. xitter.gq/i/spaces/1rmGPkgORdDKN…
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
STARTING SOON—Inclusive Transportation: Celebrating the Diverse Tapestry of America’s Biking Culture happens at 1:00 PM ET. @theycallmeOboi, @VeronicaODavis, @igoelectric & @TamikaButler to talk about BIPOC biking, transit systems, & equity. ow.ly/voUA50OuyQ2
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
New from @IP_URP contributor and @IslandPress author Denise Fairchild: On Juneteenth, Lessons From the Past Can Guide Our Climate Future urbanresilience.medium.com/o… #Juneteenth #ClimateEmergency
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
Over the past hundred years, the global motto has been “more, more, more” in terms of growth—of population, of the built environment, of human and financial capital, and of worldly goods. But reality is changing as the earth’s population begins to decline. ow.ly/SMrM50ON3v4
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
Proud to share @equiticity is hiring for the following 4 full-time positions:
• Senior Director of Development ($100-$115K)
• Director of Finance ($75-$90K)
• Director of Research & Consultancy Practice ($70-$85K)
• Manager, Community Mobility Rituals ($65K)
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Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
LISTEN: Lynn Peterson discusses her new book ROADWAYS FOR PEOPLE on the podcast @trendspodcast. americatrendspodcast.com/202…
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
#BikeMonth is here and so is our AWESOME giveaway! Win a brand new electric bike from @iGoElectric via this @islandpress sweepstakes! bit.ly/bike4ip #IPbike 🚲
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
Lots of interesting books on that case, including The Race Underground by @dougmost; Trains, Buses, People by @christofspieler; and A Deadly Wandering by @mrichtel.
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
Honored to have @MetrisArts' WE-Making work profiled in a new e-book: Resilience Matters: Collective Action for Healthier Communities. A FREE compilation e-book of articles, op-eds, and more from @IP_URP in 2022. View & download: lnkd.in/g5ca439h
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
Did You Know? Our Foot Traffic Ahead report found that 19.1% of the total U.S. real GDP and 6.8% of the U.S. population are located in walkable urban places that represent just 1.2% of total landmass of the top 35 U.S. metros. 🚶🏠 🌳🏙️
Read more here: smartgrowthamerica.org/foot-…
The United States has the largest GDP in the world in nominal terms, and urban areas are a major contributor to the country’s economic might.
In fact, metropolitan areas account for roughly 90% of U.S. economic output.
visualcapitalist.com/us-citi…
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
Our fall 2023 book catalog is live! Get a sneak peek at some of the amazing titles we'll be publishing later this year! islandpress.org/catalogs
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
OUT NOW—Resilience Matters: Collective Action for Healthier Communities. A FREE compilation e-book of articles, op-eds, and more from @IslandPress @IP_URP . View and download here: islandpress.org/resilience
Island Press Urban Resilience Project retweeted
For those who care about sustainability and equity, 2022 brought plenty of good news. @IslandPress @IP_URP dug into the details, devising concrete plans for collective action to build a greener, fairer future. Read more here: islandpress.org/resilience
