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Councilnet, the sustainability
network for Australian local government.
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RUDI -
Resource for Urban Design Information, a UK based service.
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From the Geography Department at the University of Bochum in Germany,
you can download a three-dimensional numerical model, ENVI-met,
which simulates micro-climates in urban areas. It's a useful planning
tool which is easy to use and free.
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The Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory's
heat island study group site gives information about heat island
development and impacts, plus practical tips aimed at reducing heat
island intensity.
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Urban Ecology is a San
Fransisco based organisation aimed at "rebuilding our cities in balance
with nature".
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PIA, the Planning Institute of Australia.
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Urban Ecology
Australia is an Adelaide based organisation with the same aims
as the above.
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RAPI,
The Royal Australian Planning Institute aims to encourage development
in the best interests of the Australian community.
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The City of Port Phillip (covering the inner southern suburbs of
Melbourne) has an
Eco-Centre page showing the many benefits of establishing rooftop
gardens in densely built-up areas.
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The University of Indiana hosts an Urban
Climate Email List for scientists and academics.
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The University of Virginia Library has numerous resources on these topics.
Other
sites of interest for Urban Design.