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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

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For example, at the Gahanna branch location of Columbus Metropolitan Library in Columbus, Ohio, a butterfly garden at the perimeter of the building is being designed. The project brings together greenspace and a dog park on the same site as the city’s newest electrical substation.

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Race to a Smart Future

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metro to fully integrate innovative technologies—self-driving cars, connected vehicles and smart sensors, among other advances—into its transportation network. additionally will award up to $10 million to the winning city to support electric vehicle deployment and other carbon-emission reduction strategies. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.

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Seven Finalist Cities Chosen For Smart City Challenge

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USDOT has pledged up to $40 million to one city to help it define what it means to be a “Smart City “and become the country’s first city to fully integrate innovative technologies – self-driving cars, connected vehicles, and smart sensors – into its transportation network. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. Source: USDOT.

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Montreal Named 2016 Intelligent Community of the Year

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The awards ceremony, held in the Africa Event Center at the Columbus Zoo, was the conclusion of the Intelligent Community Forum’s annual Summit. Montreal succeeds Columbus, which also was the host city for the 2016 ICF Summit, as the think-tank’s annual Intelligent Community of the Year.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Mississippi Looks To Energy Sector To Fuel Statewide Growth

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Mississippi’s prime location, well-integrated transportation network and welcoming business climate are garnering notice globally. HB 841: Provides a sales tax reduction on electricity to 1.5 The state has announced several major economic development projects in the first two quarters of 2013. 2010 standard.

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State Focus – Indiana: Regional Plans Are Hopping In The Hoosier State

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Beyond being an electric utility, Hoosier Energy leverages its capabilities to stimulate business investments, to create jobs, and to make their communities better places to live. A robust utility and transportation infrastructure enhances production and transportation of goods in all parts of the service territory.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33