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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Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Large volumes of stormwater can also lead to combined sewer overflow in older cities across the U.S.,

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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Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Large volume of stormwater can also lead to combined sewer overflow in older cities across the U.S.,

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

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. The Digital Lab will apply computing technologies to address the manufacturing challenges faced by the Department of Defense. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov.

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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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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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Borghetti Turbos North America, Inc., The county also approved sewer extensions for the other 270-acre industrial park that is two miles off the interstate. Companies receive no money up front and must meet job creation and investment performance standards to qualify for grant funds. Winston-Salem, NC. ElectriCities Service Area.

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Less Is More In New England

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Rochester Public Works has multiple new road, water and sewer improvement projects that will support existing and continued growth in commercial and industrial development. Franklin’s history includes the first public library in America, and the birthplace of Horace Mann who is considered the father of public education.

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Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Dynamic Advancements

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Having the “Crossroads of America” stamp certainly is appealing. The Crossroads of America has brought significant advantages to the logistics industry as well. One of Utah’s strategic cluster industries, aerospace and defense, has come together to establish career pathway training. In 2012, Hitachi invested $38.4