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Transit-oriented development (TOD) refers to urban design that maximizes residential, commercial and leisure space within walking distance of public transit stations, creating an effective combination between dense urban design and public transportation usage. TOD facilitates this relationship symbiotically. TOD residents typically own fewer cars and utilize public transit for most trips, which helps lower emissions,…

Urban infrastructure must be designed, constructed, operated, and decommissioned in such a way as to ensure its economic, financial, social (including climate resilience) and environmental sustainability. This requires new approaches and methods which place priority on human and environmental dimensions of sustainability when making decisions. Porous natural landscapes such as forests, wetlands, and grassy areas…

Sustainable development encompasses seventeen goals designed to reduce poverty, promote gender equality, provide affordable and clean energy solutions, guarantee quality education services and more. Unfortunately, most countries have yet to meet these objectives. At its core, sustainable development involves making all aspects of development sustainable, by balancing three pillars: responsible consumption and production practices, environmental…

Energy efficiency measures reduce energy use when operating equipment and services, such as lowering heating and cooling demands, adapting machine control designs, improving lighting, ventilation and other devices, etc. Energy efficiency also reduces air pollution that contributes to health problems like asthma and lung cancer, while also helping prevent power shortages by decreasing demand on…

Smart grids utilize advanced IT infrastructure, automation, IoT-enabled devices and communication networks to enhance power generation, transmission and distribution efficiency and reliability while also incorporating alternative energy sources into the electricity supply. Smarter electricity grids bring many benefits, including: Increased customer engagement: and Improved network resiliency: Increased Reliability As demand for electricity continues to increase,…

Smart cities rely on networked infrastructure that collects and analyses data in real time to enhance efficiency, sustainability and the quality of life for citizens. Such technology can reduce energy bills, streamline trash collection services, ease traffic congestion and pollution levels as well as assist drivers find nearby electric vehicle charging stations. However, these cities…

Energy storage is an indispensable technology in our transition towards a low-carbon future, helping balance electricity supply and demand minute by minute, as well as improving power quality by minimizing spikes, surges, or outages that damage electric equipment. There are various forms of energy storage, from lithium-ion batteries found in phones and electric vehicles to…

Urban mobility is essential to the sustainability and competitiveness of cities and societies alike, providing people with access to key spaces for work, education, recreation and leisure activities. It ensures people can reach these vital spaces without inconvenience – an indispensable aspect of urban sustainability that also serves to connect individuals to vital services they…

Zoning regulations divide a municipality into districts or zones and regulate what land uses are allowed in each. They usually take into account environmental considerations like noise pollution or air quality when making decisions on this front. Some types of zoning primarily regulate building form – known as form-based zoning systems – while others separate…

Land use planning involves the identification and assessment of land uses that best suit a community’s needs and finding ways to meet them. Land-use plans often include restrictions on development, such as prohibiting construction in riparian zones and national parks. Such limitations serve to ensure community health and safety. Economic Development Economic development is an…