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San Francisco
The End of the 30-Minute Parking Space Hunt
A smart parking system in San Francisco is touted as a model for reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.
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San Francisco
Redefining Convention: The Greening of the Moscone Center
The Moscone Center is raising the bar for sustainable events with practices that can be implemented globally.
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San Francisco
From Parking Spot to Public Space
A San Francisco program converts underutilized parking spots and intersections into green public spaces.
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Tokyo
Tokyo’s Green Building Initiative: From the City to the World
A low-carbon building initiative kept the city powered in the wake of the 2011 tsunami and is inspiring ‘green building’ practices domestically and abroad.
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Tokyo
How Switchable Batteries Help Electric Cars Gain Ground
A test run with Tokyo’s largest taxi company helps eliminate the hassle of recharging vehicles.
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Tokyo
Tokyo’s High Speed Rail Network Gains Momentum on the Global Stage
Japan’s high-speed rail system is poised to be a valuable export of sustainable growth and innovative, environmentally sound mass transit.
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London
East London’s Tech City Triggers a High-Tech Stampede
London has created a high-tech district that is spreading Silicon values.
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London
How Urban Farming Is Boosting London’s Livability Quotient
An urban food-growing partnership sees large-scale success.
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London
Going Off the Grid in London
Renewable energies gain ground in low-carbon heating initiative.
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São Paulo
How Today’s Trash Can Generate Tomorrow’s Energy
Sao Paulo’s biogas project provides low-cost energy from the Bandeirantes landfill.
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São Paulo
Eco-Park Transforms Former Industrial Site into a Public Amenity
Innovative landscape architecture techniques transform a highly polluted site into a new $4.5 million park.
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São Paulo
Sao Paulo’s Business Community Goes Green
A new city district is built to be highly energy efficient, control water usage, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and ease traffic congestion.
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