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Zoning laws aim to form the physical character of cities by organizing blocks and lots into specific zones with defined land use rules, such as policies to protect scenic resources or impact assessments on community identity. In 1916, New York businessmen complained that garment manufacturers who supplied their high-fashion stores were crowding out their establishments…

Land use planning is the means by which a community balances competing private interests. For instance, John Public may wish to store oil drums on his property while Jane Citizen desires an eatery. Land use planning involves assessing the current land-use situation; analyzing any issues or opportunities for change; setting goals and objectives, and defining…

Digital governance is an essential element of any successful organization’s business, with various models for governance depending on each organization’s culture and footprint. To make any policy effective, leadership must champion it while taking compliance seriously. Public sector organisations are being asked to address ethical concerns surrounding algorithmic transparency and bias in data. Such concerns…

Community engagement is an umbrella term covering various strategies and tools designed to involve community members. It emphasizes collaboration and empowers them to make informed decisions for themselves. As part of any community engagement plan, it’s also crucial to account for cultural nuances and power imbalances; network analysis can assist in the identification of such…

Electric vehicles boast exceptional energy conversion efficiency and zero exhaust emissions, plus have a smaller carbon footprint from production through end of life and require minimal maintenance costs. Electric vehicles (EVs) provide a way to reduce harmful air pollution that causes thousands of premature deaths annually in the U.S. Additionally, EVs offer smooth driving experiences…

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is an environmental technology which enables large point sources of CO2, such as power plants or industrial facilities, to significantly lower their emissions while still using or storing captured CO2. Captured CO2 can either be reused for other purposes or stored permanently underground in geological formations. CO2 captured from sources…

Energy policies shape how and where energy is used, with countries developing and implementing policies based on national priorities such as decarbonization, system reliability, resource diversification, technology export potential or electricity access. Energy policy should foster research and development for renewable energy technologies. Furthermore, it must encourage the uptake of electric vehicles and low-carbon infrastructure…

Climate change mitigation entails taking steps to lower greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as adopting renewable energy sources, increasing energy efficiency, or practicing regenerative farming practices. Goal of global warming mitigation efforts: Reducing emissions at levels that can be balanced by natural systems. Achieving this requires taking an all-of-society approach and undertaking structural transformations.…

Mixed-use development (MUD) is an urban or suburban approach to development that incorporates various commercial, cultural, institutional and residential functions within one walkable area. This form of development offers several benefits including increased economic opportunity, expanded housing options and lower transportation costs. Community leaders should identify obstacles to market-ready mixed-use development and create opportunities for…

Green buildings are designed with various environmental considerations in mind, such as energy consumption and emissions, indoor environmental quality, material selection and site impacts. Green buildings can also contribute to their surrounding community by reducing pollution and strain on natural resources, with special consideration paid to sustainable water management practices. Energy Efficiency Green buildings are…