East St. Louis Action Research Project - Alta Sita Neighborhood 

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 URBAN ECOLOGY           - 

During the 1950's and 1960's, urban and regional planning emerged as a bureaucratic machine geared to control the consequences of economic and demographic growth. This occurred without much consideration given to the environmental ramifications of such actions. The role of the planner today must change in areas such as East St. Louis, where growth is not expected or assured. The community must concern itself with the quality of life within its core, rather than plan for expansion. There is a unique opportunity to restore the balance between nature and human culture in such areas.
 

Wasteland Sites Urban Corridors Backyard Vegetation

Urban Heat Island Wildflower Meadows Government Action

Urban Agriculture Clustered Communities Natural Environment

Community Action Transportation Microclimates