In South Carolina, the green roof revolution; a locally focused coop incubates farm and food enterprise; an innovative bridge helps protect the marshland ecosystem.
In Atlanta, GA and Portland, OR, replacing traditional pipework processing with "green" infrastructure, along with new legislation, has transformed storm water management with stunning environmental and community benefits.
In Oregon, two non-profits build community from a culture of second chances - one with mentor programs to turn lives around after hardship, another that salvages building materials sold to profit the community.
In Kansas City, a revolution of integrated technology is going to enhance livability with responsive, real-time solutions to transportation, communication and more issues across cities and workplaces.
In Atlanta, a manufacturing company becomes an advocate for the earth, changing their process without losing profits and making community education part of their mission.
In Austin, TX, Barton Springs' successful balance of public playground and federally protected habitat, and programs geared to families and children promote healthy lifestyles, offer sustainability of the human experience.
