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Opportunities to Connect Urban Conservation and Vacant Land Stewardship

Center for Community Progress

According to the National Land Bank Networks 2023 State of Land Banking Survey, vacant lots account for 86 percent of all land bank properties and half of all survey respondents listed vacant land stewardship as one of their top priorities. the group called out community, stewardship, legacy, values, collaboration.

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Collaborating for sustainability: How higher education and cloud providers foster change

AWS Public Sector Blog

Collaborating with industry can in turn accelerate innovation through to practical implementation. Innovation is essential in developing solutions that address global sustainability challenges. The ASU CIC has also been exploring the use of digital twin technology and developed a digital twin platform for Downtown Phoenix, Inc.

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How NPOs and NGOs embrace digital transformation for sustainability with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

They often lead and implement projects aimed at conserving natural habitats and restoring degraded ecosystems. Working closely with local communities, they foster sustainable practices and build capacity for environmental stewardship. ZEW estimates a 40 percent reduction in infrastructure costs by building on AWS.

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Announcing the winners of the 2022 Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI) Global Hackathon

AWS Public Sector Blog

Participants were asked to use their creativity, intelligence, and technical skills to build sustainability solutions using data from ASDI on Amazon SageMaker Studio Lab , or any AWS Cloud services, to build solutions that support one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the United Nations (UN).

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Vacant Land is More Than a Single Lot—it’s a System.

Center for Community Progress

Vacant lots are often viewed as pieces within larger systems, such as urban planning or community development, or overlooked entirely. Redefining vacant land as a system also highlights the importance of engaging stakeholders in achieving community development goals. The post Vacant Land is More Than a Single Lot—it’s a System.

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Islands innovating to future-proof water resources

AWS Public Sector Blog

The Greek islands of Lesvos, Mykonos, and Tinos are the demonstration sites for this project, implementing innovations like island-wide urban farming with wastewater and solar-powered devices mimicking mangrove’s water-purifying power. These innovations will be scaled to 25 water-stressed coastal areas from Cyprus to Chile.

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New Report on Ten Years of Land Banking in New York Offers Compelling Metrics of Success, Useful Lessons, and a Lot of Inspiration

Center for Community Progress

Ten land banks, mostly those serving urban communities where vacant properties disproportionately impact neighborhoods of color, have either reformed policies or implemented programs to achieve more racially equitable and just outcomes. Supporting Workforce Development Goals. Click here to learn more about our services and approach.