How we plan, design, and build cities matters now more than ever.
81% of the U.S. population lives in cities. |
Metropolitan areas account for 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. |
Cities are responsible for 75% of the world’s energy consumption. |
With urban density, city residents are more vulnerable to threats caused by extreme weather events, disease outbreaks, and ecosystem destruction.
Addressing these challenges — neighborhood by neighborhood — creates thriving, equitable, and ecologically resilient cities.
EcoDistricts focus on: