Researchers have identified the first gene to be associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (also called AIS) across Asian and Caucasian populations. The gene is involved in the growth and development of the spine during childhood. Continue reading →
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
I’m fond of saying that the best-conceived plan for managing growth and development in North America is the Places to Grow framework adopted by the province … Continue reading →
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
Much of the thinking among those of us concerned with how to accommodate a growing US population in a sustainable way focuses on our metropolitan regions – o… Continue reading →
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities & Smart Growth, Washington, DC
It’s certainly well-known among my colleagues that I am passionate about cities. I’m proud to think of myself as an urbanist who believes we can no longer acc… Continue reading →
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on February 3 the formation of Sustainable Communities Building Blocks, a program designed to help interested communities adopt sustainable planning methods. Sustainable planning, said&… Continue reading →