13: The Midwest

Sustainable Cities:

Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota contains the famous Twin Cities. The Twin Cities are known for their youthful population, creativity, and tolerance. The cities have together become the nation’s 15^th largest CSA and the Midwest’s fastest-growing urban center. They were among the first in the nation to embrace enclosed malls and a series of skyways connecting stores and offices. The largest enclosed space is the 500 store regional tourist attraction, the Mall of America, which is now connected to the airport by light rail. Another Great thing about Minnesota and the twin Cities is that they have been leaders in protection and restoration of natural habitat, adopting policies to reduce greenhouse gas emission, increasing renewable energy use, and establishing incentives for citizens to encourage energy-saving ideas. 
The sustainable city in Hawaii is Honolulu, with a population of 337, 256. Honolulu has been the primary city of the islands since 1872. It became the Pacific’s largest city because of the good harbor on a dry, leeward coast with access to freshwater. Honolulu has been called the New York of the Pacific and shares urban features, such as skyscrapers, traffic, and a wealthy population.

Water:

The water in the Midwest is freshwater whereas in Hawaii, offshore water is warm and clear.