10 Ways to Smarter Cities

Posted by Rebecca Eggleston on January 07, 2010

In this feature, Fast Company profiles 10 ways to help cities grow smarter.

In fact, there are 150 tips for building cities that are livable, sustainable and enjoyable for those who live there in The Smart Growth Manual just released by Jeff Speck, Andres Duany and Mike Lydon.

At a time when everyone is calling for smart growth, the manual aims to answer the question - what exactly is smart growth?

Here you can view the top ten favorites Fast Company selected, including gems such as: providing contextually appropriate transit, linking green areas, encouraging accessible food production, designing for pedestrians and bicycles as well as cars, enhancing neighborhoods and honoring natural and civic amenities.