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Zoning regulations regulate how land and buildings can be utilized within an individual jurisdiction, providing essential guidance that protects residential neighborhoods while supporting community development and growth as well as encouraging responsible commercial, agricultural and industrial practices. Town Law SS 15.2-2287 requires petitions seeking zoning amendments to state whether any local officials involved have an…

Land use planning is the practice of organizing how land is developed in cities and surrounding environments. Without it, cities would quickly become disorganized and polluted with pollutants from development activities taking place on them. Land use planning refers to the allocation of space for various activities that guarantee their sustainability, such as urban, agricultural…

Digital governance refers to the establishment and application of shared principles, norms, rules and decision-making procedures that guide the evolution of the digital realm. It emphasizes transparency, accountability and the protection of human rights. Public-sector organisations need effective digital governance policies in place in order to use data and technologies ethically, securely, and for public…

Community engagement refers to any interaction between individuals or groups (local government agencies, organizations, businesses, residents) which shares information or opinions and collects data through surveys and interviews from the surrounding area. Thick community engagement is a long-term dialogue between communities and governing entities that leads to the exchange of aspirations, concerns and values between…

Electric vehicles (EVs) offer extremely low running costs, with no oil changes and reduced brake wear due to regenerative braking technology. Their drivers could save up to $1,000 annually on fuel expenses alone, and in cases where electricity prices drop they can even become cheaper than traditional vehicles. Electric vehicles (EVs) typically cost more up…

Carbon capture and storage involves extracting CO2 emissions sources from emissions sources and transporting it underground for long-term storage, often to enhance oil recovery efforts. This technique may also be employed as part of enhanced oil recovery techniques. Geological carbon storage (CCUS) is an increasingly popular solution, which involves injecting gas in deep buried rocks…

Climate change mitigation refers to efforts undertaken to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally by incentivizing cleaner practices and discouraging those that emit large volumes. This applies to everything from energy production and transportation, building design, waste management and diet choices – everything that contributes to global climate change mitigation is included here. Individuals can…

Energy policy refers to a set of government decisions that outline long-term goals in energy usage and production. These may focus on decarbonization, system reliability, resource diversification, technology export potential or economic costs. These decisions must take into account various competing priorities, such as safeguarding iconic landscapes from development; compensating taxpayers fairly for energy extraction…

Communities can promote mixed-use development by providing opportunities on publicly owned property and offering regulatory flexibility such as waivers of permit fees or bonus density or floor area. This can help reduce costs while supporting local small businesses. Mixed-use developments when carefully planned and designed can bring all aspects of daily life together into compact…

Green buildings strive to reduce their impact by taking an interdisciplinary approach, including embodied energy (the amount used to extract and process building materials) as well as operational energy use, waste and any adverse environmental impact. Implementing sustainable construction practices and adhering to green standards offers real business value. From energy savings to resilient building…