Many large cities have taken initiatives to make their economy, environment and equity in society more sustainable. However, the answer to a lot of sustainability questions may actually be provided by smaller urban places. The book 'Small Town Sustainability', written by Paul L. Knox and Heike Mayer, provides a glimpse of a sustainable future from a small-town perspective. The two authors explore how citizens, planners, architects and policymakers in small towns work together towards a sustainable future for all. The book makes use of many case studies and pictures to illustrate its message: "although small towns are challenged to find a place in the global economy, they have environmental, cultural and economic assets they can use in developing their futures."