Greening Cities to Become Climate Smart

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By Jad Daley
Director, Climate Conservation Program
The Trust for Public Land

The “smart cities” movement often seems primarily focused on technological solutions, such as smarter buildings, public transit, and other energy efficient infrastructure. However, less attention is placed on the role of our oldest “technology” — nature — in creating climate-smart cities.

Abundant opportunities exist for cities to harness nature and “nature-like” green features for climate-related benefits. Where greening cities was once mostly about quality of life, the same strategies offer immense potential to reduce carbon emissions and…

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December 26, 2014 | Categories: Be Part of the Solution, Best Management Practice, Bioretention, Bioswales, BMP, Complete Streets, Government, Green Architecture, Green Infrastructure, Green Space, Green Street, Infrastructure, Local, Stormwater, Stormwater Quality, Sustainability, Urban Planning | Tags: Climate Conservation Program, Climate Smart, Environment, Green Infrastructure, Greening Cities, Infrastructure, Infrastructure Investment, Innovation, nature, Stormwater, Technology, The Trust for Public Lands | Leave a comment