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All Documents in Energy Tagged smart growth

Fueling the Future: A Plan to Reduce California's Oil Dependence A Plan to Reduce California's Oil Dependence Report: California's demand for gasoline is expected to grow by 30 percent by 2020, a pace the state's refineries will not be able to keep up with. This September 2002 report says that motorists will face higher prices and volatility at the gas pump unless the state reduces petroleum demand through a combination of fuel efficiency, advanced vehicle technologies, public education and smart growth.

Documents Tagged smart growth in All Issue Sections

Affordable Green Housing The Green Communities Initiative will build thousands of affordable, environmentally friendly homes across the country. Overview: The Green Communities Initiative, a project of NRDC and Enterprise Community Partners, will build thousands of affordable, environmentally friendly homes across the country.
Smart Cities: Solutions for China's Rapid Urbanization
Issue Papers: During the next two decades, the number of Chinese residents migrating from rural to urban areas will be roughly equivalent to the relocation of the entire current population of the United States. As China's own leaders recognize, without careful planning this urban transformation may bring disastrous consequences. Grounded in experiences in both the United States and China, this December 2007 issue paper provides a comprehensive set of recommendations for the implementation of smart growth strategies that promote more efficient use of land, services, and resources.
Accelerating the Greening of China Promoting Cutting-edge Environmental Solutions in China Index: In the past three decades, China's explosive growth has resulted in serious environmental problems with impacts beyond China's borders. NRDC is working with key Chinese government agencies, research institutes, lawyers and environmental groups to help promote cutting-edge environmental solutions in China. These factsheets describe NRDC's work to help address some of China's most pressing environmental challenges.
If You Build It, They Will Come Americans Want Smart Growth Alternatives to Conventional Transportation Fact Sheet: Smart growth land-use strategies, also known as location-efficient development or “new urbanism,” can save Americans saving thousands of dollars a year in transportation costs, improve quality of life, and provide significant benefits for the environment.