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Detroit needs a transformational projects action plan for the Renaissance Center, the adjoining waterfront and business district, and transit

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

From the article: These projects also set dangerous precedents, providing a formula for both developers and city officials, desperate to revive their sagging downtowns. Called public-private partnerships, they were in fact publicly subsidized private developments. And it's part of the urban fabric, not apart from it.

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SEPTA to offer free rides for after the National Football Conference championship game

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

From " Framework of characteristics that support successful community development in association with the development of professional sports facilities " (2021): Train wrap promoting the Philadelphia Eagles. Some teams provide a great deal of information or support for sustainable mobility, most don't.

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The AWS approach to social value in UK Public Sector: Creating lasting impact through technology

AWS Public Sector Blog

Since 2014, weve invested over 64bn in UK operations, including a 450 million state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Stockton-on-Tees , which opened in October 2023. Environmental sustainability is another cornerstone of Amazons UK initiatives. Our commitment includes a recent 3.5m

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The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Carbon capture and storage

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As the world shifts toward a more sustainable future, addressing carbon emissions remains a top priority. Today, there are over 40 CCUS projects in development across 13 countries in Europe. The cap tightening equates to a 62 percent reduction by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. 3 Assuming a 4.3 percent in 2030 to 35.0 percent in 2050.

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Dispelling the top 8 cloud myths holding back Canadian public sector IT transformation

AWS Public Sector Blog

The outdated perception of cloud being expensive stems from a narrow focus on migration costs , ignoring long-term value such as increased productivity, resilience, agility, and sustainability. Prioritizing in-house skill development and a culture of continuous learning is crucial. billion in Canada between 2022 and 2037.

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Revisiting the Community Land Trust: An Academic Literature Review

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

CLTs provide a community ownership approach to providing affordable housing, trying to balance the homeowner desire to build equity with the community and societal desire to maintain an affordable housing stock and the desire of local governments and other funders to sustain housing intervention funding. Meehan, 2014). Davis, John E.

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How human-centered design can help public agencies design better digital services

AWS Public Sector Blog

I am a design strategist at the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech Singapore), an agency that develops government digital services to make a difference to the everyday lives of people in Singapore. With this new focus, the project team conducted field research, user testing, and app development.