A call to embrace smart growth
From the East Bay Express: “The lack of urban growth in Berkeley and in parts of Oakland … has contributed to suburban sprawl and long commutes… The truth is we just can’t afford suburban sprawl anymore.”
July 1, 2009
You’re Not an Environmentalist If You’re Also a NIMBY
Global warming is changing far more than just the climate. It’s altering the way environmentalists view development. For years, city dwellers who consider themselves to be eco-conscious have used environmental laws and arcane zoning rules to block new home construction, especially apartments and condominiums.