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Economic Powerhouse to Emerge in the Arctic

As result of climate change, dwindling resources and shifting demographics, a new economic powerhouse is likely to emerge in the arctic by mid-century, according to the new book "The World in 2050".

November 3, 2010 - Seed

The Science of Resiliency in Cities

Resilience science has typically been applied to ecosystems. But now, scientists are starting to look at how it relates to cities.

February 18, 2010 - Seed

The Robots Behind Interactive Architecture

Miles Kemp presents a slideshow on SEED exploring the emerging field of interactive architecture -- and the tiny robots that are enabling spaces and structures to adapt in real-time.

November 23, 2009 - Seed

Watching Trash

Tracking tags have been implanted in garbage in New York and Seattle to monitor where garbage goes and how municipal waste management systems can improve.

August 8, 2009 - Seed

Water Wars: To Be or Not To Be?

Water is predicted by many to be the reason for future conflicts. But are water wars really in our future? SEED magazine asks a panel of experts.

May 15, 2009 - Seed

'The Green Wall Of China'

China is establishing a living wall of vegetation to hold back the Gobi desert that is heading southeast to Beijing.

June 19, 2007 - Seed

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Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.