Kaid Benfield
Kaid Benfield is the director of the Sustainable Communities program at the Natural Resources Defense Council, an adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Law, co-founder of the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system, and co-founder of Smart Growth America coalition, and author of several books on cities, smart growth and sprawl.
Watch for Kaid’s forthcoming book,
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5 Models for Cheaper, Greener Housing for Veterans
A look at some of the country's forward-thinking projects.
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Urban Wonk
Meet the Man Who 'Repairs the Fabric of Communities'
This developer has done more than almost anyone else to promote green affordable housing.
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Urban Wonk
Realistic Community-Based Principles for the Next 4 Years
The Obama administration probably won't tackle major urban policy reform, but they do have an opportunity to set our neighborhoods on a better path.
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Urban Wonk
Will Cities Be Ready for the Next Sandy?
Climate change is here. Here's what cities can do to mitigate some of its worst effects.
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Videos
Behind the Scenes in Barcelona's Innovative Solar Energy Program
The Catalan city is leading the way.
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Photos
Isn't Every City Prettier in the Fall?
Photos of beautiful autumnal scenes from around the world.
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Rankings
The Best Cities for Green Commuters
Which areas have the most bikers, the most walkers, and the most public transit riders?
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The Vacation Architecture of the Working Class
Meet the bungalows of New York City's Rockaway.
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Urban Wonk
What Are the 7 Keys to a Strong Community?
Parks, community schools, and other essential elements.
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Urban Wonk
This Brownfield Could Become a Model of Urban Development
Sacramento will transform its decrepit lot into a new train and bus station, thousands of new homes, stores, and parks.
