Alexandros Washburn, former Chief Urban Designer for New York City, asserts that successful urban design must prioritize

Alexandros Washburn, former Chief Urban Designer for New York City, asserts that successful urban design must prioritize pedestrians. He shared this insight during a TEDx speech in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Washburn is the author of the new book, The Nature of Urban Design, released in Fall 2013.

The book can be ordered from Amazon or purchased at your local bookstore.

The Business in the Community Ireland Summit on Corporate Responsibility: Transforming to a Sustainable Business convened its second panel on November 18, 2010.

The panel featured James

The Business in the Community Ireland Summit on Corporate Responsibility: Transforming to a Sustainable Business convened its second panel on November 18, 2010.

The panel featured James Quincey (The Coca Cola Company), Sir Stuart Rose (Chairman, Marks & Spencer), Prof. Roger Steare (Cass Business School), Richard Jackson (Olympic Delivery Authority), and Gerard O'Neill (Amarach).

Canadian speaker Lehna Malmkvist advocates for a fundamental shift from one-way systems to cyclical models, mirroring the natural world's inherent recycling processes. She emphasizes the need to

Canadian speaker Lehna Malmkvist advocates for a fundamental shift from one-way systems to cyclical models, mirroring the natural world's inherent recycling processes. She emphasizes the need to move beyond linear consumption towards sustainable, regenerative cycles.

In her March 2012 TEDxBerlin speech, Malmkvist reviews various projects. She demonstrates these concepts in action, sharing valuable insights and lessons learned from initiatives striving for a more circular future.

Bjarke Ingels calls upon architects to evolve into designers of comprehensive eco-systems,

Bjarke Ingels calls upon architects to evolve into designers of comprehensive eco-systems, integrating both ecological and economic principles.

Their role involves strategically channeling the flow of people and vital resources—including heat, energy, waste, and water—with the ultimate objective of enhancing the quality of life.

Sustainable Today visits the Peninsula Park Commons in Portland, Oregon. This Co-housing project was

Sustainable Today visits the Peninsula Park Commons in Portland, Oregon. This Co-housing project was designed and built by Eli Spevak and Mark Lakeman (better know as the leader of City Repair Project),We see the actual living spaces and how they are laid out and constructed not only for energy efficiency but for privacy while existing in a community atmosphere.

Mike and JoAnna Bresnan of Costa Rica's, Children Feeding Children, program

Mike and JoAnna Bresnan of Costa Rica's, Children Feeding Children, program and the change and transformation that is occurring around the world. They introduce interviews with Annie Leonard and David Orr while attending the 2010 Bioneers Conference held October 15-17, 2010 in San Rafael, California.

Filmed by Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv and edited by Rob Russo.

Dennis Wilde, a Principal at GEDI, is a nationally respected green building expert. With over 20 years

Dennis Wilde, a Principal at GEDI, is a nationally respected green building expert. With over 20 years in urban planning and design, and active in real estate since 1980, he co-founded GEDI's Sustainable Solutions division. His responsibilities include feasibility studies, pre-construction and construction management, and overall project oversight.

Wilde champions innovative concepts like EcoDistricts, which are neighborhood-based systems. He advocates for reducing consumption, adopting closed-loop systems, and replacing narrow, siloed thinking with holistic, appropriately scaled, and decentralized approaches.

Dennis Wilde, a Principal at Gerding Edlen Development, is a nationally respected green building expert. He helped establish the Sustainable Solutions division of