Visualizing the future of cities in this way by cartoonist Robert Crumb, helps grasp the growing importance that sustainability will play in determining the vibrancy of our cities. This images make me wonder how fear of the ecological disaster scenario could be a strong motivator to bring about positive change within American cities. Key to this is understanding the shared consequences of our actions. As oil becomes more expensive and less available, we will be forced to make major changes in the lifestyles built around urban sprawl. I think this has the potential to swing us in a good direction! Then I start thinking about green jobs and walkable communities and making sustainable living a cause that brings us together.

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