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News Release 18-004

New, forward-looking report outlines research path to sustainable urban systems

NSF advisory committee assesses ongoing transformation of our increasingly urban planet

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Sustainable cities report by NSF's Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education.

Sustainable cities report by NSF's Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education.

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aerial view of Seattle

A view of Seattle today, a city working toward becoming a sustainable urban system.

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a future sustainable city

What will a future sustainable city look like? Pictured here is one artist's conception.

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forest on bridge on New York

An urban forest along New York City's elevated High Line.

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Residents of Chicago tend urban farms planted between city buildings.

Residents of Chicago tend urban farms planted between city buildings.

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Members of a community

Members of a community in California's Silicon Valley plan for a sustainable future.

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