Austin, Texas

"From new rail systems to infill transit-oriented development to the downtown high-rise boom, Austin is the place to see how New Urbanism is making a difference on the front lines of American growth. " (www.cnu.org/node/1495)

Houston, Texas

"Gulf Coast Green 2008 is hosted by the Houston chapter of the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE) in partnership with the Greater Houston Area Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Houston District Council of the Urban Land Institute. " (www.gulfcoastgreen.org/)

Sacramento, California

"The Summit highlights the policies, programs and needs of California government. This multibillion dollar market is setting the standard for green government efforts throughout the country." (www.green-technology.org/events.htm)

Mobile, Alabama

"The GreenCoast conference and Green Expo features interactive education sessions on commercial, residential, and public green building." (www.greencoastonline.com/)

Chicago, Illinois

"The summit will bring together over 250 sustainability professionals to share their strategies on carbon management. This unique forum provides the opportunity to find out how top manufacturers and their customers are lowering their carbon emissions and developing new strategies for a carbon-constrained world. " (www.greenpowerconferences.com/corporateclimateresponse/index.html)

Seattle, Washington

"Named one of the top 10 green cities in the U.S. in 2005 by National Geographic's The Green Guide, what better place to celebrate what's working in our communities? The City of Seattle is proud to co-host, with the Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment, the first Northwest Green Festival. Discover some of the best green products and services the Northwest has to offer. And, through the City's Clean & Green Seattle projects, you'll learn how neighbors, community nonprofits and city departments are working together to make their city a healthier place to live." (www.greenfestivals.org/content/view/767/390/)