Downsizing Cities To Reduce Global Warming Threat

A California architect is trying to recreate cities on a smaller scale in an effort to reduce the negative impacts of global warming facing the world's cities. He is called a 'visionary' by some, but criticized as unrealistic by others.

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September 6, 2006, 9:00 AM PDT

By Nate Berg

"In his new book, 'The End of the Street: Sustainable Growth Within Natural Limits,' architect David Dobereiner outlines a vision for replacing blighted inner cities with high-density developments that cluster community facilities, commercial areas and housing around large public plazas."

"Taking a cue from bees, ants and other creatures that create efficient communities, Dobereiner proposes to replace the square grids that make up most cities with roundish clusters shaped like amphitheaters."

Some in the architecture community have praised his forward thinking for years, calling him a "visionary". But many others see his ideas as impractical.

FULL STORY: Architect believes time for futuristic cities is now

Monday, September 4, 2006 in The Contra Costa Times

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