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i-sustain (I-S) is the website for two synergistic organizations with the shared mission of helping cities to use substantially less resources while improving the well-being of its citizens. The International Sustainability Institute (ISI), a 501-C3 non-profit, brings leaders from public, private and academic sectors together to implement superior urban strategies in their own cities. International Sustainable Solutions (ISS), a for profit corporation, inspires urban leaders about global best practices in sustainability by taking them to cities throughout the world that provide exceptional and replicable examples. ISS and ISI each have their own dedicated sections and content within this website, but share a common Resource Center, Photo Gallery and Contact Info. |
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| Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark show how integrated sustainable development provides great benefits for society. With world class public transit, bicycle infrastructure, public spaces, buildings, and resource and energy solutions, the Oresund Region provides an inspiration to those interested in creating better cities. | Former Grain Silos converted into High-End apartments in Copenhagen. |
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| | The number of people inhabiting our world is growing while the amount of resources is decreasing, creating a natural collision course. It is up to the best minds of the world, whether they be politicians, public and corporate leaders or academics, to come together to do a global course correction. Since, for the first time in history, more people are living in cities than outside of them, it is up to cities to take the lead. This book, comprised of actual visits all over the world to look at best practices in energy, transportation, the built environment, public spaces and social sustainability, will hopefully give current and future urban leaders ideas based on real life examples that they can apply in their own cities. | | Lessons from Curitiba, Brazil, can be applied to many other cities. |
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