"Low-income and racial minority communities historically have been left out of the environmental movement [yet] have experienced disproportionate burden from environmental hazards. There needs to be a lot of effort to ensure equitable distribution of benefits and resources when it comes to sustainability initiatives." - Andy Hong, Director, Healthy Aging and Resilient Places Lab at the University of Utah
Oct. 6 Issue
Diane Harris
Deputy Editor
Long before this summer of reckoning on climate change, some forward-thinking cities around the world were already focused on building a more sustainable future for their residents. From Seattle to Singapore, Charlotte, N.C. to Paris and more, this week's cover story looks at places that are pointing the way to a greener future by reimagining urban design to minimize environmental impact and enhance quality of life for all.
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