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Community engagement is the democratic idea that citizens’ opinions and participation are integral parts of local policymaking, providing aspirations, concerns, and values into decision making processes. Attaining this goal requires open communication, adaptability and genuine dedication to improving communities. Utilizing SNA metrics like centrality and betweenness to identify stakeholders can assist with tailoring engagement strategies…

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) involves collecting CO2 emissions from fossil fuel power plants, industrial facilities such as cement and steel manufacturing and fertiliser production facilities and storing them underground. CCS technology can also be utilized to enhance oil recovery or produce clean hydrogen from natural gas. CO2 can be collected and stored in geological…

There’s something calming and peaceful about watching an electric vehicle glide along a highway at the end of a hard day’s work, thanks to advances in battery technology and charging infrastructure that enable them to go further on a single charge than ever before. Of course, charging off-peak can provide even cheaper electricity rates than…

Consumer decisions have an outsized effect on climate change. By opting for eco-friendly energy solutions and supporting ethical businesses, we can reduce their environmental impacts when purchasing goods. Mitigation strategies must include policies designed to lower emissions in order to effectively address climate change. Mitigation efforts typically focus on decarbonising energy supplies, increasing renewable sources…

Energy policy provides the framework for managing our energy resources to promote economic development, social wellbeing and environmental sustainability. Reliable and affordable energy supports expansion in industry, modern agriculture, trade and transportation. It protects from price shocks or embargoes while helping people escape poverty. Lawmakers at all levels – local, state and federal – must…

Green buildings are designed, constructed, renovated and operated to use resources as efficiently as possible – including materials with lower embodied energy content as well as reduced heating and cooling energy usage. As part of their wellness initiative, these apartments prioritize access to natural lighting that boosts moods and uses long-lasting nontoxic materials that reduce…

Mixed-use development refers to buildings that host a combination of uses, such as retail, office space and housing. Such buildings can help revitalize neighborhoods by encouraging economic growth while simultaneously creating walkable communities. Bikeshare programs also make life more convenient, allowing people to run errands during lunch breaks without needing their car – contributing to…

Communities around train stations present many opportunities for new housing, shops, and restaurants to be built nearby. To take full advantage of these possibilities, the TOD office works closely with municipalities to strengthen neighborhoods that are served by high frequency transit services. Successful neighborhoods rely on an effective partnership between dense, walkable development and public…

Sustainable urban infrastructure is one of the greatest global challenges, offering us opportunities to combat climate change, create quality jobs and foster resilient communities. Georgia Tech researchers are world leaders in their field. Their work encompasses engineering, social, and environmental sciences – with prominent themes like governance, engineered facilities and utilities management, metabolism studies, e-city…

Energy efficiency improves productivity by using less energy for similar work, which reduces business operating costs and increases profit. Furthermore, energy efficiency strengthens national security by decreasing dependence on imported energy sources while mitigating geopolitical risks associated with energy competition. Families struggling to pay their bills may benefit from investing in energy-saving appliances and equipment…