Clean Technica
Summary
While the current political rhetoric dismisses substantive climate dialogue, cities are in crisis because of climate change. Extreme weather is leading to calamitous consequences. Now more than ever, in the absence of federal funding support, cities must focus on reconciling the norm of civic pride as symbolized in the built environment with dedicated sustainable planning. New ways of knowing our buildings and infrastructure must become common practice for city planners as we all prepare for an increasingly warming climate.
Building footprint reduction strategies include “reducing energy demand, improving energy efficiency, implementing district energy systems, shifting to renewable energy, and prioritizing the electrification of all systems.”
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