Cities and Nature

<p> Cities and towns across the United States are making concerted efforts to restore nature and increase green space as a means of community renewal and downtown revitalization. For local government the goals are twofold: to provide an enhanced cityscape that brings residents back to the downtown to live work and play; and to bring in tourists and further private investment. The result is revitalized areas that provide an enhanced quality of life for residents and visitors alike.</p><p> This work brings together essays from more than 50 experts throughout the United States providing a wide-ranging view of the cities-and-nature efforts that exist throughout the country. Creation protection preservation and restoration projects are fully covered. Divided into three sections--cities and nature best practices and the future--these case studies come from cities across the nation. Differing geographically politically and culturally these cities offer a variety of ideas and inspirations while sharing a commitment to an urban environment enhanced by natural beauty. Regional and national resource directories are also included.</p>