Sustainable Communities Overview
The essay will be about how Cleveland, Ohio is developing a more sustainable city. Sustainable development has been defined as balancing human needs with the protection of the natural environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but in the indefinite future. There are many communities that have used the concepts of “sustainable development,” or “designing with nature” in an effort to create harmony between the environment and residential or commercial areas. Conduct research to find an example of a specific development somewhere in the United States. Title your post with the name and geographic location of the development (e.g., Harmony Farms – Nowheresville, MI) and tell us all about it. Include at least one embedded image of the location or other relevant picture. Also, be sure to address the following questions: Questions to answer in your essay… What are the best aspects of the development? What are the worst aspects of the development? Could the example you found easily be replicated elsewhere? Why or why not? Use the following link: https://www.sustainablecleveland.org/