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State Actions on Climate Change: A Focus on How Our Communities Are Built
This briefing by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) analyzes how U.S. state climate action plans incorporate land use, transportation, and green building policies as of July 2009.
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Document type: Briefing
Energy and Smart Growth: It's About How and Where We Build
This policy brief summary argues that integrating 'smart growth' land use policies with energy-efficient building practices is essential for reducing U.S. energy consumption and addressing climate change. It proposes a framework focusing on both the location ('where to build') and the design ('how to build') of developments to achieve environmental and economic goals.
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Document type: Policy brief