People Habitat

Remarkable Objects

Kaid Benfield thinks lovability is an under-recognized element of sustainability, because it’s the places that we love that we’ll fight for, invest in, and defend. He should know, because he’s been working in the field for over 30 years. He started his career as a litigator, and eventually he went on to direct the Sustainable Communities and Smart Growth program, and to co-found the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system, as well as Smart Growth America. During this time, he wrote over a thousand posts about land planning, sustainable development, and creating places that work for people. His most recent book is “People Habitat: 25 Ways to Think about Greener, Healthier Cities.” This podcast is a production of DeepRoot Green Infrastructure, LLC (www.deeproot.com). For more information about Kaid, visit www.placemakers.com. Music: Broke for Free, “If”, Podington Bear, “Lost And Found,” Love Is Not”