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Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Sustainable urban infrastructure refers to equipment and systems designed with all-round sustainability principles in mind, such as economic, social, environmental (including climate resilience) and institutional considerations in mind during…
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Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
TOD encompasses regional planning, city revitalization, suburban renewal and walkable neighborhoods all at the same time. Communities benefit when homes and businesses are constructed near high frequency transit services…
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The Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency refers to using less energy for similar or superior results, potentially saving both money and lowering carbon emissions. Financially speaking, efficiency improvements may often be less expensive…
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The Intellectual Underpinnings of Sustainable Development
Sustainable development draws inspiration from modern natural resource management, 20th-century conservation and environmentalism movements, and progressive views of economic development. Governments can enforce regulations to promote environmental sustainability as…
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Smart Grids
With so much new equipment coming online, it will take time for the Smart Grid to be fully implemented. This includes two-way metering between power companies and their consumers,…
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How Smart Cities Are Changing the World
Smart cities provide numerous advantages to both citizens and businesses alike, including improved quality of life, greater sustainability, and economic development. Smart technologies can streamline aspects such as energy…
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What Is Energy Storage?
Energy storage can “firm up” renewable resources, reduce electricity prices, increase grid reliability in an increasingly unpredictable climate, and provide community resiliency. Electromagnetic storage includes equipment like capacitors and…
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What is Urban Mobility?
Urban mobility is an integral component of global sustainability and has a direct effect on people’s quality of life. Mobility encompasses not just getting from one place to the…
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How to Get Involved in Land Use Planning
Land use planning is an indispensable tool in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals, yet to be successful it requires public participation at various stages. People need to know how…
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Understanding Zoning Regulations
Zoning regulations govern how a property may be used, from neighborhood ordinances to city-wide statutes, and can often be complicated. These include zoning categories (such as R for residential,…