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Thermal energy networks can slash water use in buildings, study shows
With thermal energy networks poised to expand in coming years, water usage data must be standardized and publicly available, the Building Decarbonization Coalition said.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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US cities sharpen focus on building performance standards to meet net-zero goals
U.S. cities are turning to performance-based standards to meet climate goals after traditional energy-efficiency mandates fell short, a JLL report says.
By Nish Amarnath • July 29, 2024 -
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Let the games begin: A glimpse at Paris’ new Olympic venues
Despite hosting 10,000 athletes competing in 329 medal events at the Summer Games, the city has seen the construction of only a few new sports facilities.
By Zachary Phillips • July 26, 2024 -
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EPA announces nearly $160M to cut construction emissions
Grant recipients will help disclose the environmental impacts of manufacturing construction materials as some cities eye ways to reduce buildings’ embodied carbon.
By Matthew Thibault • July 24, 2024 -
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Building performance standards are likely not preempted by federal law, attorney says
Such policies are likely safe even after a federal appeals court struck down Berkeley, California’s first-in-the-nation gas ban in new construction, said Daniel Carpenter-Gold, staff attorney at the Public Health Law Center.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Updated July 24, 2024 -
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600+ NYC facilities pledge to cut energy use as part of expanded demand response program
The city also plans to install over 1,150 real-time meters in municipal buildings to help manage electricity use, according to its Department of Citywide Administrative Services.
By Nish Amarnath • July 23, 2024 -
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How cities are using Biden’s $4.3B climate pollution reduction grants
The grants “put local governments in the driver’s seat to develop climate solutions,” a federal official said. Cities and counties plan to use the money for electrification, bike-sharing, solar power and more.
By Ysabelle Kempe • July 23, 2024 -
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New York wants tall commercial, multifamily buildings to test low-carbon heating retrofits
Seven finalists in a $10 million competition will develop heating and distribution systems that can be installed without displacing occupants, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week.
By Nish Amarnath • July 22, 2024 -
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DOT rolls out $5B in bridge infrastructure grants
The grants will fund 13 economically significant projects to address traffic and freight bottlenecks.
By Colin Campbell • July 18, 2024 -
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FEMA tightens flood resilience rules for federally funded infrastructure
Projects like schools, fire and police stations, sewers, roads and bridges will be affected by the new Federal Emergency Management Agency policy.
By Julie Strupp • July 15, 2024 -
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Seattle encourages office-to-residential conversions with new law
The city's mayor said Seattle needs to take advantage of every tool available to fend off a housing shortage as downtown buildings sit empty.
By Ysabelle Kempe • July 15, 2024 -
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Sports tourism drives meetings growth in Las Vegas: report
The sports entertainment category isn’t just driving leisure tourism. It’s also boosting meetings travel for events related to the industry, according to Knowland.
By Noelle Mateer • July 11, 2024 -
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The movement to get neighborhoods off natural gas gains momentum
For years, cities have pursued ways to get buildings off fossil fuels, one structure at a time. Now, some leaders and advocates are eyeing a newer approach: neighborhood-scale decarbonization.
By Ysabelle Kempe • July 10, 2024 -
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Q&AChanges coming to NYC construction safety, permitting
The code update will affect the definition of a major building and how many permits a superintendent can be involved with at one time, according to former DOB assistant commissioner Peter Amato.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 10, 2024 -
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NYC Council approves legislation requiring proactive building inspections
If signed into law, the bill would require the Department of Buildings to use predictive analytics to identify and address hazardous structures before they become dangerous.
By Nish Amarnath • July 1, 2024 -
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Chicago buildings department still needs to fix broken inspection process: report
The city's watchdog agency said the department has “not implemented corrective actions” to issues discovered during an August 2022 audit.
By Matthew Thibault • June 28, 2024 -
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What US mayors want from the next president, Congress
The creation of a first-ever city mental health block grant, affordable housing investments and gun safety legislation are among the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ requests.
By Ysabelle Kempe • June 27, 2024 -
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Q&AUpping the luxury quotient: How stadium construction is evolving
From kids’ teams to pro franchises, sports fans and athletes have higher expectations for stadium design, according to an architect.
By Zachary Phillips • June 25, 2024 -
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Merchant Building to add 174 residential units to downtown Columbus, Ohio
Gilbane is building the 32-story mixed-use structure, which is scheduled to open in 2026.
By Matthew Thibault • June 24, 2024 -
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Electrifying neighborhoods could save California billions on gas line replacements
Utilities could save around $20 billion in gas pipeline replacement costs by 2045 while only affecting about 3% of current gas customers, says a new analysis prepared for the Natural Resources Defense Council.
By Ysabelle Kempe • June 20, 2024 -
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NYC approves second set of zoning changes
The changes aim to boost commercial corridors, promote life sciences activity and bolster manufacturing in the city. One ends a decades-old rule that barred certain commercial building uses.
By Joe Burns • June 13, 2024 -
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Tax on gas-powered large buildings will go to voters in Berkeley, California
A 2023 court decision that struck down Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation ban on gas hookups in new construction is part of what led to the ballot measure, an organizer said.
By Ysabelle Kempe • June 10, 2024 -
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5 states, DC get $45M to finance energy efficiency retrofits
The revolving loan funds established with the federal awards can unlock millions in private capital for energy efficiency improvements, says the U.S. Department of Energy.
By Nish Amarnath • June 10, 2024 -
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DOE releases zero-emissions building definition, part 1
The definition will bring clarity to the public and private sectors, supporting their efforts to decarbonize buildings and ramp up clean energy, said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.
By Nish Amarnath • June 7, 2024 -
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Finding public bathrooms in New York City just got easier
The city this week unveiled a Google Maps layer showing the locations of its public restrooms.
By Ysabelle Kempe • June 7, 2024
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