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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

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Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Heavy rain events or back-to-back storms cause flash flood, damage property and infrastructure. Green infrastructure builds climate resilience.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

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Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Heavy rain events or back-to-back storms cause flash flood, damage property and infrastructure. Green infrastructure builds climate resilience.

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. Today a 60,000-square-foot building with the entire infrastructure in place is nearing completion and the new Lanesville Business Park is on the market. Areva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Fast and efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure also fuels the growth of this industry, as well as international markets (L.A. Brampton is in the heart of the Ontario Food Cluster, the second largest food-processing cluster in North America. is the largest manufacturer of gingerbread house kits in North America.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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Bel Aire worked with Law Kingdon, TranSystems and Schwab Eaton on master planning, various studies and infrastructure planning required, including engineering, soil survey, geotechnical assessment report, the first phase environmental assessment and more. Infrastructure that allows for goods shipped by truck to reach 25 percent of the U.S.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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Obama says the hubs will keep America at the cutting edge of technology and innovation, and help ensure the steady creation of good-paying jobs in advanced manufacturing that will expand the middle class. approaches manufacturing, making America more competitive globally. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov.

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