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The Sustainable City

Steven Cohen, director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, reveals how cities are embracing sustainability through infrastructure, transportation systems, and more.

In the past, conversations on sustainability centered on conservation and efforts to preserve nature. But for the first time in human history, the majority of people on Earth live in urban areas. What roles can city planners—and city dwellers—play to ensure a sustainable city?

In his new book, The Sustainable City, Steven Cohen argues that cities must coexist with nature without harming it. Many places are already investing in the infrastructure of the future―including renewable energy, energy efficiency, mass and personal transit, and advanced sewage and waste management―but, according to Cohen, the modern city still has a long way to go. In this talk, the author surveys the urban systems of the twenty-first century, detailing policies and projects underway in cities around the world. Sustainability issues, from transportation and food waste to renewable energy, have an enduring impact on city residents. By organizing for sustainable infrastructure, Cohen argues, citizens have the power to advocate for their city’s long-term prosperity.

A Q&A will follow.

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When: Wed., Feb. 28, 2018 at 6:30 pm
Where: New York Public Library—Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
476 Fifth Ave. (42nd St. Entrance)
212-340-0863
Price: Free
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Steven Cohen, director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, reveals how cities are embracing sustainability through infrastructure, transportation systems, and more.

In the past, conversations on sustainability centered on conservation and efforts to preserve nature. But for the first time in human history, the majority of people on Earth live in urban areas. What roles can city planners—and city dwellers—play to ensure a sustainable city?

In his new book, The Sustainable City, Steven Cohen argues that cities must coexist with nature without harming it. Many places are already investing in the infrastructure of the future―including renewable energy, energy efficiency, mass and personal transit, and advanced sewage and waste management―but, according to Cohen, the modern city still has a long way to go. In this talk, the author surveys the urban systems of the twenty-first century, detailing policies and projects underway in cities around the world. Sustainability issues, from transportation and food waste to renewable energy, have an enduring impact on city residents. By organizing for sustainable infrastructure, Cohen argues, citizens have the power to advocate for their city’s long-term prosperity.

A Q&A will follow.

FIRST COME, FIRST SEATED

Buy tickets/get more info now