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What is Community Engagement?
Community engagement is the practice of engaging communities to meet organizational objectives. It promotes open dialogue and allows a variety of voices to shape outcomes. Effective community engagement produces…
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What is Digital Governance?
Digital governance refers to ensuring that technology and data are used ethically and for public benefit, including putting into place systems of accountability and transparency that ensure compliance with…
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How Do Electric Vehicles Work?
An electric vehicle boasts zero tailpipe emissions, significantly reducing smog pollution and greenhouse gases that cause health issues for people and wildlife. Consumers, however, remain wary about long charging…
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Carbon Capture and Storage
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is one of many technologies which could help combat climate change. CCS involves collecting greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and industrial processes before…
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What Is Energy Policy?
Energy policy refers to the rules and regulations set by governments for managing the production, distribution and consumption of energy in an attempt to promote economic development while protecting…
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate change mitigation entails both reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and strengthening our ability to adapt to climate impacts, while shifting toward a cleaner, more sustainable economy. Reducing long-lived…
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Green Buildings
Green buildings reduce the environmental impact of building construction and operation by minimizing energy, water, resources and material usage through innovative sustainability mechanisms incorporated in both their design and…
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What Is Mixed-Use Development?
Mixed-use development refers to the renovation or new construction of commercial and residential spaces close together, offering diverse income sources to developers while increasing economic resilience. This type of…
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Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
TOD (Town Center Districts) areas are dense, mixed-use communities designed to maximize access to public transportation. They typically feature housing, offices, stores, cultural institutions and civic spaces – with…
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Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Urban infrastructure should be designed to minimize environmental impact and maximize resilience, by offering cost-efficient public transportation, green roofs and smart waste removal that puts people and the planet…