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Benefits of Transit-Oriented Development
TOD (Transit Oriented Development) refers to urban growth that integrates jobs, services and housing alongside quality public transportation in an organized, walkable fashion – helping reduce dependence on automobiles…
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Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Sustainable urban infrastructure offers cities many environmental benefits, including reduced air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions, health benefits from increased physical activity, economic expansion and property value increases that…
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The Components of Sustainable Development
Sustainable development refers to economic growth that does not harm the environment or limit future generations’ ability to meet their own needs. To achieve this goal, global governance must…
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Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency reduces fossil fuel usage and electricity bills while supporting sustainability initiatives and meeting additional development goals. Energy efficiency measures can be cost-effective solutions to combat climate change…
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Smart Grids – The Invisible Threads That Make Renewable Energy and Sustainable Mobility Possible
Smart grids are the backbone of renewable energy and sustainable mobility, making renewable power accessible to homes, businesses, EV charging stations and utilities alike. Their presence enables green electricity…
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How Smart Cities Are Transforming Cities
City managers face the difficult challenge of balancing three fundamental concerns – maintaining high quality of life, stimulating economic development and guaranteeing environmental sustainability. Smart technology is helping cities…
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What Is Urban Mobility?
Urban mobility refers to the ability to travel within urban environments either independently or collectively, via different transport modes. Many established megacities are using creative solutions to shift hundreds…
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Energy Storage Systems for the Electric Power Grid
Energy storage systems offer an efficient means of balancing electricity production with consumer demand on multiple timescales and providing additional services such as power quality regulation. Utility-scale energy storage…
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Land Use Planning
Land use planning involves the practice of selecting the most beneficial uses for an area by considering environmental and economic considerations to create sustainable communities. Step one is identifying…
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The Importance of Zoning Regulations
Zoning regulations are an invaluable asset that help regulate and guide the physical growth and development of communities. They protect natural resources while simultaneously safeguarding character in neighborhoods while…