Greening the urban environment

John W. Craig, owner of Segundo Properties, discusses Growing greener cities: urban sustainability in the twenty-first century, edited by Eugenie L. Birch and Susan M. Wachter. The book examines urban sustainability and environmental issues beyond parks and recreational spaces, such as public transit, water resources and food production. The topics are important for city planners, policy makers, and especially citizens. (Recorded September 23, 2009)