Chicago’s Prepares for Steamy, Southern Weather

Looks like Chicago’s got a good start on a transition plan:

Back in 2008, the city formed the Chicago Climate Action Plan to figure out how to mitigate the inevitable. The plan includes a bundle of useful information, such as how the city’s atmosphere is changing and ways people can get involved.

Planners are also figuring subtle ways to blend ecological improvements into the city’s facade. For example, permeable pavement and rainwater catchments will easily advance existing urban structures. The city also has the most green-roofs built or being planned for. Globally, it is the only city to have four buildings awarded LEED platinum status.

via Chicago’s Prepares for Steamy, Southern Weather | The EnvironmentaList | Earth Island Journal | Earth Island Institute.