Friday Links

Friday, February 6, 2009 11:08 am

Learn more about vertical farming by tuning into TED
(Image: The Vertical Farm Project)

The annual TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conference is underway. Dickson Despommier, a high-rise farmer and founder of the Vertical Farm Project, speaks today at 2pm. Watch it online!

Ireland launches a new transport strategy—Smarter Travel, a Sustainable Transport Future

Cascadia Region Green Building Council announces the lineup for Living Future 09

Prince Charles learns sustainable lessons from Slumdog Millionare

A long-awaited pathway for pedestrians opens in Tempe, AZ

Canada’s housing guru talks about cities of the future

UK’s Stirling Prize is putting a stop to the partying

The AIGA medal is awarded to three graphic design professionals

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