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The Three Dimensions of Sustainable Development
Brundtland Report’s definition of sustainable development states: ‘development that meets present-generation needs without jeopardizing future-generations’ ability to meet theirs.” This requires reconciling economic growth with social inclusion and environmental…
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What Are Smart Grids and How Can They Benefit Utilities?
Smart grid technology is a system designed to gather information, optimize power distribution and provide utilities with actionable insights. The infrastructure includes sensors, meters and devices which monitor electricity…
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Smart Cities and Sustainable Initiatives
Smart cities rely on technology to solve complex urban issues like air pollution, congestion and crime. Their data-driven services streamline city services while cutting costs for citizens and businesses…
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Urban Mobility and Sustainability
Urban mobility is an integral element in shaping the urban form – the physical imprint defined by roads, transport systems, spaces and buildings – of cities. Urban movements include…
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Energy Storage and Resilience
Energy storage technology brings economic, reliability and environmental advantages to an electric power grid. Such storage technologies include pumped hydro storage, batteries (lithium-ion and flow), compressed air systems, flywheels…
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What Are Zoning Regulations?
Zoning regulations dictate how a piece of property may be utilized within its municipality. They cover issues like size, height and density restrictions for buildings. Municipalities create residential, commercial…
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The Importance of Land Use Planning
Land use planning involves the strategic arrangement of various land uses in an orderly and compatible fashion that creates desirable living, working, and leisure environments. Furthermore, land use planning…
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The Importance of Digital Governance
Digital Governance plays a crucial role in enabling digital transformations to meet company objectives and create long-term value for stakeholders, while also ensuring digital efforts remain aligned with company…
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What is Community Engagement?
Community engagement refers to the practice of working collaboratively with groups associated by geography, special interest or similar situations to identify and address issues affecting them. Typically it requires…
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Why Choose an Electric Vehicle?
Opting for an electric vehicle has many benefits, from reduced air pollution and oil consumption, to lower costs of ownership. Furthermore, they’re much more energy-efficient than their traditional counterparts,…