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Benefits of Transit Oriented Development
TODs bring homes, jobs and shopping within walking distance of high quality public transit to encourage economic development while simultaneously cutting automobile and parking costs and emissions emissions. Research…
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The Importance of Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Sustainable urban infrastructure helps build resilience in cities by mitigating disaster risks, mitigating climate change impacts and adapting to impacts more effectively. Furthermore, it offers many other advantages, including…
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What is Sustainable Development?
Sustainable development (SD) refers to meeting the needs of today without jeopardizing future generations’ ability to meet theirs – this definition forms the foundation of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals…
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What Is Energy Efficiency?
Energy efficiency refers to the ability to deliver services using less energy; this may be achieved with energy-saving appliances or by adapting lifestyle habits. These changes may have an…
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Smart Cities and Cybersecurity
Every city faces unique challenges, but some common ones include traffic congestion, waste/pollution management and energy efficiency can often be tackled through innovative technology solutions. But to remain sustainable,…
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Smart Grids
Renewables and electrified transportation have put tremendous strain on power systems. Smart grid technologies enable operations closer to their maximum limits without jeopardizing reliability. Smart grid is an advanced…
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The Future of Urban Mobility
Urban mobility refers to how people travel within urban environments. It plays an essential role in our economy by providing access to work, play and living spaces while simultaneously…
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Energy Storage for Community Microgrids and Resiliency Hubs
Energy storage helps meet consumer demands for electricity without straining the electric grid, thus avoiding price spikes for consumers. When integrated with community solar and aggregated home and business…
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The Importance of Land Use Planning
Land use planning serves to regulate the location and development of cities while simultaneously improving and safeguarding residents’ quality of life. This process helps improve the environment while also…
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What Are Zoning Regulations?
Zoning regulations regulate how land can be utilized and help cities grow responsibly and non-chaotically. There are various forms of zoning, including agricultural, commercial, industrial and residential properties. Understanding…