Urban Revitalization
Case Studies on Urban Revitalization from Scientific American
Harvard University economist describes how different cities have approached urban revitalization, and the factors that make them more or less likely to succeed.
http://www.scientificamerican.
Measuring the Economic Value of a City Park System, Trust for Public Land
This report quantifies the economic benefits that cities like Washington, DC and others receive from their park systems.
http://www.8-80cities.org/
Bernanke Urges Revitalization, Investment by National Public Radio
This article discusses Ben Bernanke’s call for greater investment in urban areas like Anacostia.
http://www.npr.org/templates/
What Communities are Doing; Environmental Protection Agency
This webpage takes a look at EPA’s Urban Waters program and what communities are doing to re-connect with their urban waters.
http://www.epa.gov/
Strategic Framework: http://www.epa.gov/
Siting Green Infrastructure: Legal and Policy Solutions to Alleviate Urban Poverty and Promote Healthy Communities by Alexandra Dapolito Dunn (former EcoHour speaker!)
Article about using green infrastructure practices to manage polluted stormwater runoff and at the same time providing benefits to communities beyond improved water quality.
http://digitalcommons.pace.
