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Community Engagement 101
Community engagement entails increasing involvement within long-term and sustainable projects by engaging communities through various strategies and discourse that foster participation. Informative participation keeps residents up-to-date with urban planning…
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What is Digital Governance?
Digital Governance (DG) is an expansive field that encompasses various disciplinary fields and fields of study. DG research examines many questions, such as: This study used WoS database articles…
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Carbon Capture and Storage
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCUS) technology can significantly lower carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, industrial processes and fossil fuel extraction operations. Once captured, captured CO2 can then be…
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The Growing Popularity of Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles have enjoyed unprecedented growth. According to Statista, sales reached 67.2 million cars globally by 2022. Electric Vehicles require special charging infrastructure in order to access energy from…
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate change mitigation entails eliminating heat-trapping greenhouse gases and improving carbon sinks that absorb them, as well as adapting our responses to climate impacts such as flooding defenses or…
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Understanding Zoning Regulations
Zoning Maps Zoning laws adopted by thousands of local governments across the U.S. govern much of what we build and where. Their effects can extend far beyond neighborhoods; they…
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How Energy Policy Is Shaped
Energy policy defines our collective behavior when it comes to producing, consuming and disseminating energy. Institutions from local governments to international trade organizations enact various policies designed to influence…
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The Benefits of Mixed-Use Development
Mix-use trends offer both real estate investors and residents many advantages. If the residential market slows during development projects, commercial or industrial markets may help sustain the property value….
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Green Buildings
Green buildings utilize eco-friendly building materials and practices for their construction, helping conserve energy and water use while emitting 18%-85% less greenhouse gases than standard structures, thus contributing to…
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What Is Transit-Oriented Development?
Transit-oriented development (TOD) is an emerging trend aimed at creating vibrant, livable communities near high quality train stations, giving residents the option of living a less stressful lifestyle while…