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Sustainable urban infrastructure seeks to incorporate nature into city life. Paris is one city which has done just this with their streets being converted into lush greenerie and creating the ‘Paris Breathes’ program in order to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution. Sustainable urban infrastructure research themes encompass governance, engineered facilities and utilities, climate change…

Transit-oriented development (TOD), is an emerging national trend that seeks to create vibrant, liveable communities centered on high-quality train systems. TOD helps reduce driving and energy use by clustering housing, business activities and leisure pursuits within walking distance of public transit services. TOD neighborhoods feature higher density developments with mixed uses that are within a…

Energy efficiency lowers utility bills for consumers, increases disposable income for businesses and raises government revenues while simultaneously decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the environment. Energy efficiency reduces future fossil fuel extraction and processing requirements, makes renewable energy more cost-effective, strengthens grid resilience, and provides protection from volatile energy prices. Buildings Energy efficiency in…

Sustainable development involves managing economic and social progress in ways consistent with nature’s ability to replenish its natural capital reserves. Economic capital may replace natural resources, but not ecosystem services essential to human life. Goal: to reduce poverty and hunger, foster inclusive economic growth, and secure decent work for all. But for this to occur,…

As humans began living in cities, they have had to address challenges like sanitation, crime, congestion, tax collection and maintenance of public facilities. Smart city technologies aim to assist cities in meeting these demands. Implementing cutting-edge technologies, such as smart electric meters and energy storage systems, as well as using drones to monitor public waste…

Smart grid technology enables energy providers to adjust energy distribution based on real-time data, relieving strain during peak usage times. Furthermore, it improves power system reliability by detecting outages early and stopping their spread. Sociotechnical imaginations and theories about technology as well as understanding how we relate to it play an essential part in understanding…

Energy storage keeps wind and solar power flowing even when it is cloudy or not sunny, powering electric vehicles and off-grid solar homes. Utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESSs) have a solid track record in terms of safety. As more facilities adopt advanced technologies and practices like molten salt storage tanks, flow batteries and thermal…

Urban mobility is a critical element of city development, economic expansion and quality of life. It enables citizens to meet their daily needs for work, education and leisure. Cars were once the go-to mode of urban mobility. Unfortunately, however, their use contributes to climate change, traffic congestion and noise pollution – it is time to…

Land use planning is integral to the successful operation of cities and communities, providing efficient business operations, preventing pollution of the environment and providing places where people can reside and work. Land planning professionals play a crucial role in protecting open space, farmland, cultural resources and critical environmental areas while creating distinctive, attractive and livable…

Zoning regulations divide regions into districts and set forth their development and operations requirements; local governments enforce them. Conflicts often arise over commercial and residential uses. A drive-thru restaurant could create too much noise and traffic for an apartment complex nearby, prompting legal disputes over this matter. Residential At one time, residents could build whatever…