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

BD+C

At a systems level, green infrastructure—in the form of public parks, wetlands and grasslands, urban forests, green roofs and siding, and rainwater gardens—is our most affordable and most effective technology in protecting cities from the impacts of climate change.

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New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

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

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

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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Ten U.S. Cities with the Costliest Water | Management content from.

Contractor Magazine

Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Detroit, MI ($22.95) Sources: American Water Intelligence (water rate data); Local water utilities (usage info); National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (precipitation); National Drought Mitigation Center (drought); Texas Municipal League (Texas data). Plumbing Contractor.

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Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Memphis, NOLA Are Logistics Leaders; Houston Is No. 1 In Use Of Renewable Energy

Business Facilities

” “The world-class logistics infrastructure in New Orleans, which is second to none, was a key factor making Louisiana our top-ranked state for Best Business Climate this year,” Rogers added. DETROIT, MI. “Memphis has earned its designation as America’s Aerotropolis.” RENEWABLE ENERGY LEADERS.

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Business Report: Businesses Are Finding It’s Better In The Bluegrass State

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A recent plant upgrade at the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant led to the production of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, named the 2014 North American Car of the year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Small entrepreneurial businesses also thrive here.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Highlights include insights for rebuilding transportation and aviation infrastructure, project best practices, and educational opportunities. . Green Building Council (USGCG), Greenbuild is the largest gathering of industry professionals focused on sustainability, design, and green building. Get more details. Get more details.