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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…
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Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Sustainable urban infrastructure seeks to deliver high quality of life while remaining ecologically and socially sustainable. One approach is incorporating nature into cities by creating green spaces and eco…
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What Is Sustainable Development?
Sustainable development (SD) refers to an approach to living that meets human needs without jeopardizing future generations’ ability to meet theirs. It encompasses responsible consumption and production practices, sustainable…
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Energy Efficiency – The Easiest and Most Affordable Way to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Energy efficiency is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduce dependency on volatile fossil fuels or foreign sources, increase infrastructure resilience, and…
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Smart Cities and Connected Cities
Smart cities use technology to transform environmental, social and financial aspects of urban life through data-driven decision making and streamlining factors like public transport, energy distribution, waste management and…
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Smart Grids – Essential to a Green Energy Transition
Smart grids are essential in the transition towards green energy. They reduce outage frequency and duration, mitigate storm impacts, and facilitate faster restoration processes. Optimizing electricity flows means minimizing…
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The Importance of Urban Mobility
Urban mobility is essential to our lives both individually and collectively as individuals and citizens of cities alike. It facilitates economic development at various scales and attracts businesses and…
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Benefits of Energy Storage
Energy storage systems have become an integral component of the electric power industry, offering multiple advantages including supporting renewable energy integration and lowering demand charges for end users. Pumped…
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What Are Zoning Regulations?
Zoning laws outline where and how new development should take place, preventing incompatible land uses from coming into conflict and encouraging an orderly expansion process. Zoning regulations are part…