Chapter 15: New Urbanism

Alberta’s cities are booming, thanks to our strong economy, but wasteful, sprawling growth is not good human habitat. Some Albertans are planning or redesigning sustainable communities. How are they doing this, and what are the results so far?
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Ep.1 7min 2004	Is Edmonton Growing Smart? We want it all: the opportunities and excitement of city living and a quiet serene place to escape to at night. Although a house in the new suburbs may seem... more (flash)	Flash / YouTube▲
Ep.2	Smart Growth Part One It looks like Edmonton is undergoing some major shifts in thinking about two of the ways we grow: municipal development and transportation. Could 2009 signal... more (flash)	Flash / YouTube▲
Ep.3	Smart Growth Part Two Car-dependency leads to a number of health problems, and active transportation is the answer. Enjoy a musical ride with an Edmonton winter bicycle commuter... more (flash)	Flash / YouTube▲
Ep.4	Smart Growth Part Three The third problem with suburban sprawl is loss of green space for wildlife and for growing food. Albertans discuss taking action to support our... more (flash)	Flash / YouTube▲
Ep.5	Smart Growth Part Four The fourth problem with suburban sprawl – it’s expensive. On the other hand, Edmonton has a long-term vision for efficient and smart growth. We wrap up our ... more (flash)	Flash / YouTube▲
Ep.6	ICLEI 2009 Special In June 2009, hundreds of international delegates came to Edmonton to exchange ideas on how to build and manage sustainable cities. We share some of the...  more (flash)	Flash / YouTube▲
Ep.7	ICLEI Look Back Many people get discouraged by what seems to be a lack of real action on climate change at the international level. A sure cure for the eco-blues is to visit with the... more (flash)	Flash / YouTube▲

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