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  • Bristol wins European Green Capital 2015
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    17 June — added by Giles Liddell, Bristol City Council
    In 2015, Bristol will become the first UK city to become European Green Capital.  This is a great example of the public and private sectors working together to back a bid …
  • Density verses Liveability in our global cities
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    11 June — added by Rosalie Callway, CPRE London
    A study comparing 28 global cities suggests only Singapore and London show a 'win-win' on urban liveability and density...
  • Building better budgets - through compact cities...
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    29 May — added by Rosalie Callway, CPRE London
    This Smarth Growth America report looks at the costs associated with smart growth development and conventional suburban development, as well as revenue potential. It …
  • 'Agile cities - faster, smarter, greener' report
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    16 May — added by Rosalie Callway, CPRE London
    This report presents the findings from a survey and case study analysis of 50 diverse cities from around the world who are engaged in efforts to improve their performance …
  • Living London - Green infrastructure explained
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    8 May — added by Rosalie Callway, CPRE London
    'Living London' is a guide for CPRE London members and local groups with case studies, links to key organisations, in-depth guides and funding opportunities for promoting …
  • London's Green Sky Thinking week reviewed
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    26 April — added by Rosalie Callway, CPRE London
    Many of Open City's 'Green Sky Thinking' events recommend the sustainability of smart, compact, user-led urban design
  • Smart heat - New Scientist
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    13 April — added by Rosalie Callway, CPRE London
    More than 50 per cent of the energy we use leaks into the surroundings as wasted heat. Recapturing it wouldn't just benefit our wallets. It would reverse some of the damaging …
  • Cyclist friendly lorry design revealed
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    26 March — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
    The London Cycling Campaign has published pictures of its new ‘Safer Urban Lorry’ design, and is calling on the construction industry to adopt similar vehicle designs to …
  • Los Angeles to ditch coal power by 2025
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    20 March — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
    Los Angeles has set out plans to eliminate the use of electricity coming from coal-fired power stations and invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency in a bid to …
  • France introduces night-time ban on lighting
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    31 Jan. — written by Stephen Kennett, 2degrees
    The French government has confirmed that it will force shops and commercial properties to switch off their lights at night in a bid to save energy and cut light …

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