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Global consumption of non-renewable resources is increasing and shortages of primary raw materials and reduction of space for final waste disposal are raising urgent issues for our communities.  The unsustainable use of resources is resulting in strategies for maximizing recycling rates and minimizing environmental imp ...

The platform is an interface between network partners from the public sector, science and research, and community stakeholders that shares best practices in developing sustainable communities.  It inspires and advances the deployment of technologies, competencies, and services and furthers the affordability of tools an ...

Especially in terms of resource availability, spatial planning, or economic performance, the constraints for development policies in regions can differ widely.  A model-based assessment on a regional scale enables policy decisions to consider sustainability and offers significant advantages over a mere product-level ap ...

Public participation can be an effective instrument in facilitating the building permitting process.  A collaborative permitting process must enable stakeholders to voice concerns and openly discuss the permit.  Although public participation generally lengthens the process, it provides opportunities for public comment ...

Urban development and construction have a significant impact on all sustainable development indicators in a city.  The City of Montpellier adopted a proactive urban policy in the AURA urban planning guide based on social, environmental and economic development management principles aligned with sustainable development ...