As the world grapples with the realities ofclimate change, sustainability has evolved from a buzzword to a global imperative. Countries, communities and corporations are seeking ways to slow the pace of change and reduce the impact of human and business activities on the environment. Today, sustai...
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New York is one of the most advanced cities for sustainability. The Big Apple is implementing multiplesustainability programs, from a Carbon Challenge which aims for 50% emissions reduction by 2025 to a Zero Waste project, city bike rentals and urban parks built on landfill sites. 4. Improve ...
It is well known that sustainability has become a much needed target, especially considering the recent rapid urban sprawl and the subsequent exacerbation of social, environmental, and economic problems. Thus, many studies have been conducted to define sustainability and the sustainable city. However,...
Urban Economic Sustainability Plan Sustainable City Examples Lesson Summary Frequently Asked Questions What is an example of a sustainable city? San Francisco, California, is an example of a sustainable city. For a long-term goal of zero waste, the city has implemented an innovative collection pro...
The Ecology of Building Materials explores key questions surrounding sustainability of building materials. It provides technical data to enable design and building professionals to choose the most appropriate materials for a project: tho... B Berge 被引量: 59发表: 2001年 Use of non-wood biomass co...
Autonomous vehicles will shape the future of urban mobility, but the technology will still need time to assert itself. But the advantages are already obvious today: The total number of vehicles would be reduced enormously: "Use instead of own". Autonomous vehicles can park outside the city. Au...
that are accessible to all city residents. Tangible benefits include increased water retention capacity for stormwater; enhanced biodiversity in the city; reduction of the urban heat island effect; broader buffers between people, infrastructure, and the sea; and increased open and accessible green ...
Urban planning, design and regulation of the uses of space that focus on the physical form, economic functions, and social impacts of the urban environment and on the location of different activities within it. Learn more about urban planning in this art
Nations-sponsored World Commission on Environment and Development inOur Common Future(1987),sustainabilityrefers to “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” While there is widespreadconsensuson this general goal, ...