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The Benefits of Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use developments combine retail, commercial and housing spaces into one building – they’re most often found in urban settings. An ideal mix of tenants creates a vibrant community where…
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Green Buildings
Green buildings employ eco-friendly natural materials and are constructed to be energy and water efficient, helping conserve natural resources and relieve strain from shared water systems. They also help…
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Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Sustainable urban infrastructure is an evolving concept with multiple dimensions. Beyond engineering facilities and utilities, sustainable infrastructure includes local governance structures, intertwined economic growth issues such as climate change…
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Benefits of Transit-Oriented Development
TOD communities, which are designed around frequent transit service, feature high density with mixed uses in the areas surrounding transit stations. These areas aim to promote walkability and good…
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Energy Efficiency – The Hardworking Crew Behind the Scenes
As renewable energy technologies gain prominence, energy efficiency serves as the essential backstage team, quietly producing great benefits behind the scenes. Families don’t need to choose between paying utility…
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What is Sustainable Development?
Sustainable development (also referred to as ecologically sustainable development) refers to an idea in which economic, social and environmental progress can be made without impacting upon Earth’s ability to…
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Challenges and Promises of Smart Cities
Smart cities employ advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and foster sustainable development. However, these complex systems must be properly maintained so as not to fail at operating correctly. For…
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Smart Grids and Smart Meters
With smart meters and constant data flowing in from smart grid systems, power companies can respond more accurately to customer demand by matching supply with demand – helping even…
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Energy Storage and Renewable Energy
Energy storage expands capacity and resilience on the electric grid while helping communities meet localized power demands without incurring additional transmission or distribution line costs. Systems designed for energy…
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What Is Urban Mobility?
Urban mobility encompasses all forms of transport used to access urban locations. The exact composition of this spectrum depends on various factors such as cost, technology and availability. Cities…