Michael Dudley

Tara Lohan reviews David Owen's new book, Green Metropolis, which extols the ecological virtues of Manhattan. In her opinion, Owen doesn't ask the right questions and ignores some inconvenient facts.

With Adolfo Carrion Jr. appointed as a "cities czar" and federal stimulus dollars flowing to urban sustainability projects, the Obama Administration aims to concentrate development to boost "environmentally and economically viable neighborhoods."

<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"> The 2009 <a href="http://www.niagarafalls2009.ca/english/index.htm">Canadian Institute of Planners conference in Niagara Falls</a> ended on a remarkable note.<span>  </span>A talented speaker and unforeseen circumstance converged brilliantly to demonstrate both the nature of the crises we are facing, but also the resilience we will need to address them.

A new study suggests that cities for which residents have a higher degree of emotional attachment and loyalty have greater levels of economic growth.

The relationship between poverty, poor health and obesity is complex, writes Daniel Engber. However, research is showing that "obesogenic" environments and social inequality play leading roles in all three.