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

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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

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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

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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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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

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At Portland International Airport in Oregon, we’re working on the PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment Project to implement biophilic elements to create a more pleasing experience for travelers. Skanska’s office, Portland, Ore. The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, Atlanta, Ga. The Eight, Bellevue, Wash.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Technology innovation is happening across the country, but there is no better place to witness the revolution other than Austin, TX, home to a rapidly expanding technology industry. We attended several events hosted by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and caught up with several new innovative tech companies. By Jenny Vickers.

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Inexpensive Natural Gas Boost Manufacturing Jobs, Economy In U.S. Metro Areas

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Beaverton, OR Mayor Doyle, also a Vice-Chair the USCM Manufacturing Task Force said, “In my own Portland-Metro region, our current 12,000 plus jobs in the fabricated metals sector are slated to grow to almost 14,000 by 2020. Baton Rouge led in agricultural chemical manufacturing (1,944 jobs). That’s 1.8

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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth

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Kauffman white paper found that cities including Kansas City, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR and Boise, ID “all owe their emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems to many years of spinoffs and entrepreneurial spawning.” INNOVATION ON THE “FRONT RANGE”. Department of Labor.