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Smart Cities and Resilient Cities
Cities all around the world are using Smart City solutions to upgrade infrastructure and enhance livability, such as by reducing traffic congestion or improving natural habitats. Furthermore, Smart Cities…
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What Are Smart Grids?
Smart grids use sophisticated monitoring and control systems to optimize their electricity network and achieve greater efficiencies and reduced energy waste while simultaneously supporting renewable integration. Multiple technologies are…
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Energy Storage and Renewable Energy
Energy storage captures energy in chemical, kinetic and thermal forms and converts it back to electricity when required – providing grid services currently met by fossil fuel peaker plants…
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The Importance of Urban Mobility
Urban mobility is a global issue that affects quality of life for millions worldwide, from air pollution and congestion, urban road safety, zero emission logistics services and last mile…
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What Is Land Use Planning?
Land use planning involves allocating land for use that balances economic, social and environmental goals – making it an integral part of local development. Agriculture – This category encompasses…
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What Are Zoning Regulations?
Zoning regulations govern the size, density and placement of development on any property. They typically specify minimum distances (setbacks) from buildings to property lines and often involve approval processes…
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What Is Digital Governance?
Digital governance is the formal governance framework that enables businesses to conduct digital activities ethically and efficiently, avoid legal issues and cyber attacks, remain flexible when disruption strikes and…
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Building Trust Through Community Engagement
Community engagement takes many forms. From town hall meetings and surveys to spatial questionnaires and engagement portals, organizations can leverage tools that foster strong relationships and encourage community participation….
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The Environmental Benefits of Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles (EVs) produce zero tailpipe emissions, helping reduce asthma-related hospital visits and health-care costs while being quieter, cheaper to operate and more enjoyable to drive than traditional vehicles….
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Carbon Capture and Storage
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an industrial process for sequestering carbon dioxide emissions from source points like power plants or industrial facilities and transporting them for permanent storage…