Friday 5: Articles for Urbanists (June 4th-10th)

June 10th, 2011

Here is this week’s curated selection of articles for urbanists:

  • A Stupid Attack On Smart Growth:The National Association of Home Builders states that, “The existing body of research demonstrates no clear link between residential land use and GHG emissions.” But their research actually found the opposite. (Planetizen)
  • Why smart cities need smart stories: Whether our urban solutions are high-tech or low-tech, what makes them work is human scale and human understanding. People need to grasp the relevance and the connection with their lives. (Living with Rats)