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Latest Census data show extent of Sprawl in Chicagoland Region

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

The Census Bureau has just released a fascinating special report on population changes in metropolitan areas across the country.  The report, entitled Patterns of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Population Change: 2000 to 2010 (132MB) has relatively easy-to-read tables and impressive maps … Continue reading →

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Forbes: Chicago Among the Top 10 US Cities for Green Jobs

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

This month, Forbes Magazine assessed the state of green jobs in the United States and came to this conclusion: If you’re a job seeker in Boston, Chicago or L.A. with experience in energy efficiency, environmental compliance or sustainable supply chain, … Continue reading →

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Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival at Columbia College Tomorrow

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

The Environmental Policy & Law Center hosts the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival at Columbia College’s Film Row Cinema tomorrow (Wednesday, October 6th) from 5:30 – 9:00pm. ELPC is proud to host the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival … Continue reading →

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Fall Edition of Sustainable Chicago Magazine Online Now

Posted on September 18, 2010 by

The new issue of the Sustainable Chicago quarterly magazine is now online.  Features in this issue include a look at the nation’s largest solar energy plant, discussion of the upcoming Greenbuild 2010 conference and a profile of how LEED renovations … Continue reading →

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Forum on Parks, Open Space and Nature at the Field Museum August 30

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

Management of parks and open space is a theme we cover in several Roosevelt courses.  Chicago gives plenty of opportunities to both experience parks and discuss park policy.  On August 30 from 5:30-8pm in the Simpson Theater, the Field Museum … Continue reading →

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