City Name,Account No,Country,City Short Name,C40,Reporting Year,Emissions reduction sector,Emissions reduction activity,Anticipated emissions reduction (metric tonnes CO2e),Action description,City Location,Country Location Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas,31159,Venezuela,Caracas,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,"New National Solid Waste law was adopted, but it has not been implemented yet.","(10.4696404, -66.8037185)","(6.42375, -66.58973)" Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas,31159,Venezuela,Caracas,C40,2015,Waste,,,"New National Solid Waste law was adopted, but it has not been implemented yet.","(10.4696404, -66.8037185)","(6.42375, -66.58973)" Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas,31159,Venezuela,Caracas,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,Establishment of counter-flow channels of traffic in rush hours in particularly jammed zones of the city. Emission reduction not estimated.,"(10.4696404, -66.8037185)","(6.42375, -66.58973)" Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas,31159,Venezuela,Caracas,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,,,"Urban agriculture is a pilot project conducted by the national government, which uses available public lands for agriculture. A demonstration urban farm was created near the city core. It has very limited impact.","(10.4696404, -66.8037185)","(6.42375, -66.58973)" Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas,31159,Venezuela,Caracas,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,,,"There are policies to protect green spaces, but they are not enforced, which is a responsibility of national government. Some protected areas have been invaded recently and developed illegally.","(10.4696404, -66.8037185)","(6.42375, -66.58973)" Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas,31159,Venezuela,Caracas,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Projects to promote the use of bicycles as a mean of transportation called “Caracas a pedal”. Conducted by the Metropolitan Mayoralty. Emission reduction not estimated.,"(10.4696404, -66.8037185)","(6.42375, -66.58973)" Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas,31159,Venezuela,Caracas,C40,2015,Mass Transit,,,"Project to improve the mobility of motor traffic in the city, with the the installation of intelligent traffic lights. Conducted by the Metropolitan Mayoralty.","(10.4696404, -66.8037185)","(6.42375, -66.58973)" Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas,31159,Venezuela,Caracas,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,High subsidies on gasoline (1 cents per gallon) create a disincentive for alternative fuels.,"(10.4696404, -66.8037185)","(6.42375, -66.58973)" Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas,31159,Venezuela,Caracas,C40,2015,Water,,,"A national project called ' Proyecto Guaire' had set as a target treting 100% of sewage before disposing it to the Guaire river. A large PR campaign accompanied the launch of the project, however to date, few advancements have been made and only 4% of the sewage is treated.","(10.4696404, -66.8037185)","(6.42375, -66.58973)" Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas,31159,Venezuela,Caracas,C40,2015,Mass Transit,,,The National Government has been working on extending the metro lines to serve residential areas in the periphery of the city,"(10.4696404, -66.8037185)","(6.42375, -66.58973)" Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas,31159,Venezuela,Caracas,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,,"(10.4696404, -66.8037185)","(6.42375, -66.58973)" Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas,31159,Venezuela,Caracas,C40,2015,Mass Transit,,,"Transmetropoli Program. This is a Strategic Transportation System which was implemented by the Metropolitan Matoraltyto re-organize in the short term the existing routes between municipalities in Caracas, and also to modernize and to make more efficient the public transportation service. This System integrates the transport organizations that are offering the service in the city and promotes the renewal of the current fleet, which is obsolete, by monitored units that uses latest generation technology (includes Systems of Intelligent Transportation components SIT), and with a capacity that meet the demand.","(10.4696404, -66.8037185)","(6.42375, -66.58973)" Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas,31159,Venezuela,Caracas,C40,2015,Buildings,,,"This was a Program for substitution of incandescent lights with CFL in industrial, commercial and domestic buildings, it is free of charge, conducted by the national government.","(10.4696404, -66.8037185)","(6.42375, -66.58973)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,,"(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks (private),,"Tax Reductions in municipal taxes depending on vehicle emissions Free parking in regulated areas for Electric vehicles Time acces Windows to comercial vehicles in Residential Priority Areas","(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"Currently available on Bus, Train and underground services","(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,Smart lighting,,,"(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,,"(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Waste,Landfill management,,,"(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,,"(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Public Electric Bike Hire system. Now, the service covers the centre of the city and it´s expected to grow to outter districts.","(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,,"(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,,"(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"Reductions in municipal taxes. Free parking in all Madrid´s on street parking regulated area Free access to Madrid Residential Priority Areas (This areas only allow the acces with private vehicles to residents )","(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,,"(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,,"(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Water,Water recycling and reclamation,,,"(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"Madrid has deployed an on street electric vehicles charching net operated by authorised Charge Mannagers ( 24 charching points located across the city). Supporting the on street net the city has deployed a net in Municipal Public Parkings. Now it is been planned a fast charching net, in collaboration with public and private bodies.","(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,,"(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"City Regulations On taxi Services are designed to promote the use of alternative Vehicles. Vehicles have to comply with pollutant emission limits. Madrid and it´s Metropolitan area Taxis fleet has increased the number of alternative vehicles (Hybrid, Gas propelled vehicles, etc.) Municipal and Regional funding programs have been launched to foster the renewal of the fleet of taxis.","(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Waste,Improve the efficiency of long-haul transport,,The wholle fleet of waste collection truks is propelled by Natural Gas (CNG),"(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"City Regulations On taxi Services are designed to promote the use of alternative Vehicles. Vehicles have to comply with pollutant emission limits. Madrid and it´s Metropolitan area Taxis fleet has increased the number of alternative vehicles (Hybrid, Gas propelled vehicles, etc.) Municipal and Regional funding programs have been launched to foster the renewal of the fleet of taxis. Madrid City Council is trying to foster the administrative authorisation of several electric vehicles models. An exemption in the city tax for the administrative authorisation is expected to be launched at the end of the year.","(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Ayuntamiento de Madrid,31171,Spain,Madrid,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,,"(40.1076253, -3.3875673)","(40.463667, -3.74922)" Bogotá Distrito Capital,31154,Colombia,Bogotá,C40,2015,Buildings,Building codes and standards,114,It has established a sustainable building code. Currently is under discussion/verification the aplication in Bogota,"(4.598056, -74.075833)","(4.570868, -74.297333)" Bogotá Distrito Capital,31154,Colombia,Bogotá,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,136,"It includes energy audits, clean production, conversion technology and energy-efficient programs","(4.598056, -74.075833)","(4.570868, -74.297333)" Bogotá Distrito Capital,31154,Colombia,Bogotá,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",2354568,It is implementing the public transport integrated system associated with the ascent technology Plan,"(4.598056, -74.075833)","(4.570868, -74.297333)" Bogotá Distrito Capital,31154,Colombia,Bogotá,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"Currently the ascent technology Plan is implemented, there are more than 200 hybrid buses in the city. The plan set up the implementation of pioneers routes in the zonal component of the SITP with at least 790 low carbon buses.","(4.598056, -74.075833)","(4.570868, -74.297333)" Bogotá Distrito Capital,31154,Colombia,Bogotá,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks (private),504064,"It seeks to evolve the current program of self-regulation for load industry, where is possible speak of an economy fuel incentivizing emission reduction; is now a days in technical analysis. It proposes a plan of training in efficient driving to 10% of the companies of charging drivers, becoming one of the practices offering greatest potential for fuel reduction consumption and reducing emissions to the environment, in addition to other benefits at the maintenance costs level, security and welfare of drivers. It proposes a plan of training in efficient driving to 10% of the companies of charging drivers, becoming one of the practices offering greatest potential for fuel reduction consumption and reducing emissions to the environment, in addition to other benefits at the maintenance costs level, security and welfare of drivers.","(4.598056, -74.075833)","(4.570868, -74.297333)" Bogotá Distrito Capital,31154,Colombia,Bogotá,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,28937,"With the expansion of the cycling routes, increasingly boasts bicycle users who have passed media motor to non-motorized use, included the development of spaces as a day without car","(4.598056, -74.075833)","(4.570868, -74.297333)" Bogotá Distrito Capital,31154,Colombia,Bogotá,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Setting up pedestrian spaces as KR. 7 in the center of the city giving priority to pedestrians,"(4.598056, -74.075833)","(4.570868, -74.297333)" Bogotá Distrito Capital,31154,Colombia,Bogotá,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,"Currently develops the zero waste program, that define the appropriate separation waste to reduce its volume to take stuffed health and increase the margin of waste to take advantage. Also applies for the zero debris program.","(4.598056, -74.075833)","(4.570868, -74.297333)" Bogotá Distrito Capital,31154,Colombia,Bogotá,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,5185488,Currently applying the peak and plate measure in accordance with the last digit of the vehicle plate.,"(4.598056, -74.075833)","(4.570868, -74.297333)" Bogotá Distrito Capital,31154,Colombia,Bogotá,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,38672,"Is being reviewed, still not approved.","(4.598056, -74.075833)","(4.570868, -74.297333)" Bogotá Distrito Capital,31154,Colombia,Bogotá,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,2647,"It is a support program for companies for the development of business plans mobility (PEMS) with the purpose to promote private automobiles sharing among employees, as a strategy for GHG reduction in the industrial corridor between the Mosquera – Bogotá municipalities, through the vehicles travel reduction of which run on this route.","(4.598056, -74.075833)","(4.570868, -74.297333)" Bogotá Distrito Capital,31154,Colombia,Bogotá,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"Seeks to design and implement an efficient and sustainable model of management in debris, tending towards greater recovery and reinstatement in the construction process of the city and by the use of recycling plants. I.e., the District Administration will adopt mechanisms of monitoring, control and surveillance to guarantee all rubble generators, public and private, to take measures to give a proper handling to generated debris.","(4.598056, -74.075833)","(4.570868, -74.297333)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,City has 5 ecological corridors to connect eco systems.,"(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Eco-district development strategy,,"Not only for the public buildings but also private housing have been installed the green roof tops to save energy and make the city cool. For the educational purpose, city has supported the constructions of School Forest to raise student's awareness for the importance of Environment.","(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Eco-district development strategy,,"To enhance the water quality, city reclaimed the urban streams as eco-river restoration project. Since 2005, city restored 40 kms of waterways into ecologically safe and sound places.","(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"To increase the use of bicycles, city has facilitated public bike system in whole city area with 241 bike stations, 5,300 public bikes and 500kms of bike lanes. The membership citizens are increased to more than 30% of city population.","(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,"City has more than 25,000 pce of street lightings. Among them, city has switched 450 pcs to LED lightings. And in 2015, city has a plan to adapt the smart gird street lighting systems.","(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"City has issued bicycle licenses for elementary school students who passed the bicyle safety education courses. The students who got the bicycle license were quite proud themselves to possess. Not only for childrens but also the old, city opens the transportation safety education classes and free bicycle riding classes.","(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Buildings,Carbon emissions reduction from industry,,"Large emmitters of GHG emissions in provate sectors are subjec of ""GHG Emission Target Management System"" which is mandatory from government regulation where all the participants should report their ennissions and are allocated reduction targets.","(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,"This year, city designated 3 city allotments for farming. And city agriculture technology office supported the farming participants to learn how to cultivate and farm the urban gardens. There were 500 urban farmmers to learn.","(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"Increase in renewable energy supply such as LFG. City made contract with private company to utilze Mathene as bus fuels for 200 buses a day with 1 finery facility (600m2/hr) and 2 storage tanks(200m2). city can reduce 4,360 tons of Co2 annyally from this collecting facility.","(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"MoE has promoted the renewable energy distribution program to local governments to support its citizens to expand renewable energy. There were 5,293 households of PV mounting roof tops with monetarty reward.","(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"In 2014, The city's recycling collection amout reached 94.66 tons a day compared to 93.81tons a day. The bottles and cans recylcing rates were highly increased. To reduce the wastes and to increase the recyling rates, city strongly restricted 22,283 restraunts to use disposable items. City did campains not to have exaggerated wrappings. city has opened 16 times of flea markets.","(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,City set MOU to collect electronic wastes with Korea Electronics Industry Environment Institute. The institute reuses and recyles by spliting the wastes. City promoted the collecting system and collecting date for the electronics wastes to the public.,"(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Smart grid,,"In 2013, city was designated as a test bed for smart grid project. There are 13 stakeholders to cooperate the project. Changwon will adapt the smart-grid project to 60 small and midium companies to efficient energy use.","(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"City put kiosks to show the arrival time for every public buses on bus stations operated by Bus Information Systems. To enhance a convenience of public transportation, the city installed bus inronmation sytem at 751 public buses and 665 station kiosk . city distributed UTIS equipments to collect transportation information for porviding convenience with 834 UTIS equipments for the public vehicles and 800 equpments for taxies.","(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"To reduce wastes, Korea introduced Pay as you throw policy by using wastes plastic bags in 1995 and the city introduced organic wastes pay as you throw policy in 2014.","(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" Changwon City,31186,South Korea,Changwon,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,City has collected Methene from wastes water treatment facilities to use bus fuel.,"(38.843239, 127.559707)","(35.907757, 127.766922)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Buildings,Switching to low-carbon fuels,,district heating,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,Led in streetlightning,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Water,Water recycling and reclamation,,Waternet is iour water cyvle company and also responsible for water recycling or reclamation,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the efficiency of freight systems,,several pilots in the inner city. Now in phase of upscaling,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,Low interest loans for private owners,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,Agreement with housing corporations,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,food Vision and campagne,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Compact cities,,Amsterdam is compact city. No urban sprawl and very high density,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,ecological infrastructure. Ling term policy on green spaces,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,Waste and energy plant of Amsterdam has the highest electrical efficiency of more tham 30%,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Brownfield redevelopment programs,,transformation area: redevelopment with clamateneutral ambition,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,wind ans solar. districtheating supplied by waste and energyplant,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"Waste and Energy Company, production of sustainable energy and raw materials","(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Buildings,Building codes and standards,,energy labelling,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,Improving quality of bus and tramlines,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"Subsidy for solar panels on roofsdeentralised energy production, buying a share in a windmill","(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Urban agriculture,,several pilots,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,using green electicity,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,close cooperation with carcompanies: introducing electical vehicles. Amsterdam provides the infrastructure,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Compact cities,,Amsterdam is a compact city. No urban Sprawl,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,Smart lighting,,Pilot together with Philips and Cisco,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Eco-district development strategy,,oldest ecodistrict is 11 years old,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"Walking and biking (Amsterdam is fa,mous for it's bicycle policy and success)","(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Waste,Improve the efficiency of waste collection,,"seperate collection of glas, plastic, paper, textiles chemical waste, bulky waste. also 6 collection points fot all sorts of waste throughout the city. P","(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Smart grid,,10.000 households connected to smartgrid,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,Sludge incinerated. Biogas used for enegy production and green gas,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Developing the green economy,,developing new green finance instrument together with finance sector,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Developing the green economy,,Climate Sustainability Air Quality with criteria such as CO@ reduction and return on investment (revolving fund),"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Amsterdam,31148,Netherlands,Amsterdam,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,part of amsterdam procurement policy,"(52.3702157, 4.8951679)","(52.132633, 5.291266)" City of Austin,1184,USA,Austin,C40,2015,Buildings,Building codes and standards,,,"(30.267153, -97.743061)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Austin,1184,USA,Austin,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,,"(30.267153, -97.743061)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Austin,1184,USA,Austin,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,,"(30.267153, -97.743061)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Austin,1184,USA,Austin,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,,"(30.267153, -97.743061)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Austin,1184,USA,Austin,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,,"(30.267153, -97.743061)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Austin,1184,USA,Austin,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,,"(30.267153, -97.743061)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Austin,1184,USA,Austin,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"Wind, solar, and biomass. utility is aiming for 55% renewable power delivery by 2025.","(30.267153, -97.743061)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Austin,1184,USA,Austin,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,,"(30.267153, -97.743061)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Austin,1184,USA,Austin,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Smart grid,,,"(30.267153, -97.743061)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Austin,1184,USA,Austin,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,,"(30.267153, -97.743061)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Austin,1184,USA,Austin,C40,2015,Water,Water recycling and reclamation,,,"(30.267153, -97.743061)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,Freizeitpark Luebers is a recreational site on land of a former landfill site,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,There is an exchange/ give away forum on the municipal waste authority's website. They also advise to rent instead of buy and to buy used instead of new.,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"various, plastic bags typically cost money","(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,the more households recycle the less residual waste they have smaller bins that are collected less frequent are cheaper,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,Erdgas+Solar XXL,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,Multiple,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"refund on yoghurt glasses, milk bottles, bottles containing beverages (mineral water, juice, beer, etc), cans","(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Water,Water recycling and reclamation,,,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Berlin,31153,Germany,Berlin,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,,"(52.5200066, 13.404954)","(51.165691, 10.451526)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Boston is continuing to expand its bicycle infrastructure. The Boston Bike Network Plan has a goal of increasing bicycle lanes and tracks in the city from 120 miles in 2013 to 195 in 2018 and 356 in 2043. Hubway, the City's bike-sharing program, now includes over 100 stations and 1,000 bikes in the Boston area.","(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,TOD is a major theme of planning and project review in Boston and is included as an important theme in the City's climate action plan.,"(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,"The City recently expanded its curbside pickup of yard waste to provide that service through spring, summer, and fall. In 2013, the City established a pilot program through the summer to allow Boston residents to bring organic wastes to several farmers markets, which is continuing and slowly expanding.","(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,The infrastructure for electric vehicles is expanding in Boston. New parking facilities are now required to include EV charging facilities. City programs and regulations have facilitated a great increase in the proportion of the city's taxi fleet that is hybrid.,"(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,,,"The City of Boston works closely with the regional authority that oversees the public transit system to improve service, reliability, and accessibility.","(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Buildings,Building codes and standards,,"In 2007, the City of Boston adopted a green building zoning article, which required all new large buildings to meet LEED standards. In 2010, the City also adopted Massachusetts's energy ""stretch"" code, which established a higher level of energy performance in all buildings.","(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"Boston enacted its Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance in 2013, which, when fully implemented, will require all buildings greater than 35000 square feet (3250 square meters) to annually report their energy and water use.","(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"The City is facilitating residential recycling by providing larger and more convenient recycling bins to all residents. The City already provides curbside recycling pickup for all residents in Boston. For several years, the City has been actively exploring the possibility of expanding organic waste composting facilities serving the city.","(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Instruments to fund low carbon projects,,"Building owners and tenants in Boston can take advantage of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts's energy efficiency retrofit incentives, including zero-percent financing. Renew Boston conducts extensive outreach programs on these and facilitates participation by Boston businesses and residents. The City is also developing the Renew Boston Trust to create investment opportunities in energy efficiency.","(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Energy Supply,,,"The City is working closely with state regulators, utilities, and other municipalities within Massachusetts to create regulatory and financial structures that will permit the expansion of district energy.","(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,"In December 2013, the City of Boston added to its zoning code Article 89, which allows commercial agriculture, including the raising of some animals, in the urban environment. This supplements Boston's existing network of farmers' markets and community gardens.","(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,"Although not under municipal authority, the regional water and sewer authority recovers methane from its treatment of waste water. Boston residents, businesses, and institutions account for about one-third of the waste.","(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"The Renew Boston program is the City's partnership with regional utilities, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and others to promote and facilitate energy efficiency in all segments of the real estate market.","(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"Boston BIke has an extensive education and outreach program, and supports programs that provide free or low-cost bikes to those who need them. The City's Complete Streets program is ensuring that streets in Boston are becoming more welcoming to pedestrians and cyclists.","(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Boston,35268,USA,Boston,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"The Renew Boston program, in addition to energy efficiency, also works with stakeholders and City agencies to facilitate photovoltaic and solar thermal installations in Boston.","(42.3584308, -71.0597732)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Eco-district development strategy,,"The Microcentro Plan started in 2012 to reposition the city as a symbol of innovation and modernity in Latin America, improving the public space and the environmental quality. The plan involves multiple interrelated initiatives, such as ordering traffic and public space, maintenance of streets, as well as security policies, containerization of waste and increased cultural, tourist and gastronomic activities in the area, among others. In terms of traffic and transportation system, the city is implementing a scheme of differential circulation, pedestrian priority areas, with spaces for transit, socialize and walk: increasing biking network paths and public transport. The main objective is to achieve a green and clean downtown. In the first stage the 40% pedestrian area was completed, 33 blocks were leveled, LED lamps were placed and began the installation of underground containers. The second stage is in progress and aims to achieve 70% of the area with pedestrian priority, increasing the number of underground containers and restore the facades of 70 buildings with heritage value.","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Buildings,Building codes and standards,,"In terms of sustainable construction promotion by modifying building codes, in December 2012 the City sanctioned an Act on thermal conditioning standard incorporating reforms related to thermal insulation in the Building Construction Code. Besides, the city is working on a Law for the whole city extension in order to promote sustainable buildings in the city. It is yet in a preliminary stage; however during 2013 it passed successfully the stage of opinions from different chambers and large builders.","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Instruments to fund low carbon projects,,"The Agency, together with the City of Buenos Aires Bank, grants credits with subsidized rates to SMEs (small and medium enterprises) working on environmental improvement projects. Moreover, within the framework of the incentives program, the Agency is working since 2008 in the granting of non-refundable contributions for SMEs promoting a more sustainable production (29 have been granted since 2008 with a max. of 60.000 Argentinean pesos per project)","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Low-carbon industrial zones,,"The project started a few years ago with the aim of increasing the value of an abandoned part of the city. Thus the Technology District was created by law in order to promote the area´s growth. A new law fosters the promotion of bioclimatic construction in new and existing buildings, among other issues. It´s an incentive given by the Ministry of Economic Development, which provides subsidies to companies based on the score they get according to the improvements implemented. The program was officially launched in November 2013 with a great acceptance among the companies in the field of computer science and technology – as the act enabled - Some of them showed a great interest in participating. Specifically, the Agency has initially identified the role of actions that add score on completed projects, analyze the plans to suggest some improvements in the framework of bioclimatic buildings and guide businesses with actions that could be implemented to according to each particular building.","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"The City Government started implementing in 2010 a network of exclusive lanes for bus and taxi circulation in order to reap the benefits of these forms of transportation while addressing the issues that have traditionally undercut their effectiveness. This change in circulation follows the environmental urban plan (a law passed by the local legislature unanimously), and also implies transforming one-way avenues into two-way ones, in order to increase passenger flow. In fact, an immediate result of this program has been journey time reduction. Preferential lanes for public transportation and counter- flow lanes do account for the reduction of 10% to 35% of journey time reduction.","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Developing the green economy,,"In line with the G3 objectives, the Environmental Protection Agency established the Green Economy Centre, with the goal of promoting the transformation of the productive sector of the City towards a more sustainable economy through the design, development and implementation of public policies. During 2013, the Centre worked on a Green job registry, aiming to promote the green job market in the City. During 2014 a course on provision of electricity through solar photovoltaic took place, with the aim of generating new green experts; opened to the community, it’s curricula included the sizing of the installation, security criteria, basic knowledge of solar energy, among others.","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"The city government has developed an application (BA Best by bike) with multiple functions for cyclists travelling through the city. Born on the first hackathon organized by the GCBA allows ciclist to know the nearest bike drop off, the availability of bicycles at each station, information on tours that can be made or report, from a cellphone, those missusing the bike lane.","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"The Buenos Aires Bicycle Program promotes the use of bicycles as an ecological, healthy, and fast means of transportation. This Program includes the creation of bike lanes network and bicycle parking infrastructure, the implementation of a free biking system, the provision of road safety education, and the promotion for its use in the private sector as a real alternative for transportation. The biking system counted as to December 2014, with 32 stations and more than 900 available bicycles. Launched at the end of 2010, today it has 124500 registered users. As part of Corporate Social Responsibility Program more than 50 companies offer storage, lockers, and changing rooms for their employees, to encourage the use of the bicycle as a mean of transport to get to work.","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,"The City is currently undergoing a transformation in the waste collection system. In order to reduce 78% of solid waste in 2017 and encourage separation at source, 66% of the city area already has black containers while others, green containers specifically for recyclables. These mean the eradication of bags lying on the street. There are 8 green centers where urban garbage classifiers work in a second segregation material, in its baling and collective sale. During 2014 latest technology equipments in balers and tapes were incorporated. In addition, the City also enabled 32 green points in parks for receiving recyclable materials from the residential sector.","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,The program on thermal solar energy in social housing started as a pilot test in 5 houses and a community centre of a low income neighbourhood. The Environmental Protection Agency has completed the second stage of the program in another low income neighbourhood with the installation of thermal solar collectors in a community centre soup kitchen and 4 other residential houses.,"(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,The City avoids disposing between 1700 and 2000 ton a day of construction debris in the landfill by treating it in its arid plant. This recovered waste is then reused to fill construction sites.,"(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Cycling offers an environmentally-friendly and space-efficient way to travel around the city. It is an emission-free, low-cost travel mode that the City seeks to promote as part of our strategy to increase non-motorized transportation and decrease private vehicle use. The bike path network is currently 135km long. Located at side streets, away from intense vehicular flows, the bike paths are increasingly being used by the population. The network has been designed to join strategic points of the City. Not only they do not contaminate and are one of the most economical means of transportation, while at the same time improving health: they also appear to be a fast means of transport to move around a big city like Buenos Aires.","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"As from October 2012, supermarkets and auto services will deliver only certified non-biodegradable bags: 50% of the non-biodegradable bags should be green and 50% black, so they can be used for household waste separation. These businesses must also have incentive schemes to increase the use of reusable bags and carts by their clients. In addition, they must supply with reusable bags available for sale, in order to promote its use.","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"Solid waste disposal is done outside city limits, where methane sequestration and treatment is performed. Still, we are committed to progressively reduce the total amount of waste sent to final disposal through the promotion of waste segregation programs and the encouragement of a local recycling market. The local Government is now working with urban recycling cooperatives where more than 4,200 people formally work, to which it provides transportation, uniforms, and mandatory registration cards. The collected material is transported into one of the 8 green centers (waste separation centres), which are operated by the cooperatives. In the same line, the MBT plant was launched in 2013, as a joint initiative between the local and the regional government. This plant is located within the landfill premises and treats 1000tn of waste per day, 310 day a year, diverting 400tn of organic and 200tn of recyclable waste per day.","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) uses dedicated bus lanes, fewer stops, time-saving technologies, and additional efficiency measures to make bus travel fast, reliable, and effective. The first BRT lane was inaugurated on 2011 and it is 12,5km long. Currently, the network is 38.5km long, with the inauguration of two new corridors: 9 de Julio Avenue (3 km) and South corridor (22.5 km). Besides the benefits regarding GHG emission reduction, these excusive bus lanes has an effect on urban noise pollution reduction as a consequence of an improvement in the traffic management (or in the vehicular system)","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into agreements with 90 companies taking part in the Buenos Aires Cleaner Production Program (P + L), which aims at designing, implementing, and evaluating environmental improvement programs with commonly set objectives. These participating companies, currently entail electric energy reductions of up to 15%. At the same time, City Bank offers these companies green building loans and instruments to allow the implementation of environmental improvements requiring investment in capital goods, efficient technologies in production processes, among others.","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"Public awareness to increase the use of bicycles include bike rides organized by the City Government during social events, and campaigns on bicycle benefits to health and life quality, as well as advantages to the city, for example by comparing parking space taken by cars and bikes, among others. At the same time, at school, kids are taught on road safety. The city also provides zero interest rate loans for bike purchase; during 2013 and 2014 6 thousand credits were granted.","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Buenos Aires,31155,Argentina,Buenos Aires,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"The current network has six underground lines and a skyline (Premetro), reaching a total length of 58km. It is estimated that the subway holds a 10% of all trips are made daily in the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires, carrying 1,300,000 passengers a day. The system has a good connection to the main railway lines, linking the major transhipment centers for the City of Buenos Aires. In recent years several works to extend and improve the service have taken place. It stands out the opening of new stations, improvements of the stations facilities, together with the renewal of carriages","(-34.6037232, -58.3815931)","(-38.416097, -63.616672)" City of Cape Town,35858,South Africa,Cape Town,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"The City of Cape Town is committed to a large scale ceilings retrofit programme which was established in 2010. The program aimed to install ceilings in RDP housing as a priority project for improving the resilience of low income households and vulnerable communities. The City of Cape Town builds approximately 7000 RDP houses a year, but thousands of these houses have been built without ceilings. The project is thus in essence a re-dress project. In the long term, it is calculated that ceilings will need to be rolled out to between 40-50 thousand households at an estimated cost of R500 million. The City of Cape Town has secured funding of R25 million from the Green Fund for the project.","(-33.9253, 18.4239)","(-30.559482, 22.937506)" City of Cape Town,35858,South Africa,Cape Town,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Savings Campaign, which targets residential and commercial consumers, aims to reduce electricity consumption through a wide range of behavioural and technological changes. The campaign started with a focus on no-cost and low-cost advice, and has recently moved to invest-to-save options, particularly promoting the use of solar water heaters, and heat pumps. A dedicated Solar Water Heater Accreditation Programme has been established by the City which accredits a set of quality service providers and products, and inspects installations in order to improve households’ trust. A media campaign, website, posters, publications, exhibitions and events are targeted at higher-usage electricity consumers. It offers tips and financial savings information for saving electricity; and information about energy saving technologies.For the commercial sector, the Energy Efficiency Forum which cost R100 000 per annum, was established in 2009 as a pioneering public-private initiative by the City of Cape Town in partnership with Eskom and the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA). The Forum is a platform for practical knowledge sharing and collective action, targeted to assist owners and managers of commercial buildings and operations. It meets 3 times a year, and offers case studies, an annual award programme and updates on financing options, innovations, policy and training/ support opportunities.","(-33.9253, 18.4239)","(-30.559482, 22.937506)" City of Cape Town,35858,South Africa,Cape Town,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The Spatial Development Framework (SDF) was endorsed by Council in 2011 and has three key strategies. The first is to plan for employment and improve access to economic opportunities. The second is to manage urban growth and create a balance between urban development and environmental protection. The third is to build an inclusive integrated and vibrant city. The SDF is a long term (20 year) plan to manage growth and change in Cape Town. It provides a long term vision of the desired spatial form and structures of Cape Town and aligns the City's spatial development goals, strategies and policies with relevant national and provincial spatial principles and polices. It guides the proposals contained in the more detailed District Spatial Development Plan which cover a shorter planning time frame (10 year) and the preparation of Local Spatial Plans.","(-33.9253, 18.4239)","(-30.559482, 22.937506)" City of Cape Town,35858,South Africa,Cape Town,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"At 64% of total energy consumption, the transport sector now dominates the energy picture of Cape Town. Currently, road and rail transport account for 29% of Cape Town's total emissions per year. The City is busy rolling out its Integrated Rapid Transit which seeks to connect the taxi, train, bus, pedestrian and bicycle routes into one coherent network. This project costs >R1billion. The project promotes the use of public transport as opposed to private vehicle use. The Bus Rapid Transit system (BRT) incorporates a network of main and feeder routes, using a fleet of modern, energy efficient buses travelling on dedicated busways. The City has embedded its Transit Orientated Development work as a priority in the City’s Integrated Public Transport Network plan, which was adopted in 2014 to guide the City over the next 18 years to meet the travel demands of a rapidly increasing population. The Travel Smart Campaign encourages choosing sustainable transport options.","(-33.9253, 18.4239)","(-30.559482, 22.937506)" City of Cape Town,35858,South Africa,Cape Town,C40,2015,Waste,Landfill management,,The City is in the process of investigating the feasibility of using its closed and current land fill sites for methane capture and possible electricity generation/ flaring.,"(-33.9253, 18.4239)","(-30.559482, 22.937506)" City of Cape Town,35858,South Africa,Cape Town,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,The City aims to supply 10% of its annual energy needs from renewable and cleaner energy sources by 2020. The City pioneered local government support for wind generation through its contract to purchase electricity produced by Darling Wind farm. This is sold to companies who receive a Green Energy Certificate for their purchase.,"(-33.9253, 18.4239)","(-30.559482, 22.937506)" City of Cape Town,35858,South Africa,Cape Town,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"The City of Cape Town has created electricity tariffs for residential and commercial small scale embedded generation.In September 2014, the City of Cape Town laid the foundation for the growth of small-scale embedded generation in the city, by signing the first feed-in contract with a customer. To reach this point numerous factors needed be addressed by the City, including: the establishment of suitable tariffs; identification of suitable metering systems which can measure power flow in two directions; and the implementation of automated billing systems which take into account both the purchase and sale of electricity.","(-33.9253, 18.4239)","(-30.559482, 22.937506)" City of Cape Town,35858,South Africa,Cape Town,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"The City has set an initial target to promote the installation of over 60 000 solar water heater onto households in Cape Town. It runs a Solar Water Heater Accreditation Programme where it helps residents save electricity by endorsing accredited service providers, promoting solar water heater uptake through training, communication and educational campaigns, monitoring the performance of the selected service providers and undertaking quality control.","(-33.9253, 18.4239)","(-30.559482, 22.937506)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Smart grid,,"ComEd has proposed embarking on the beginning phases for the creation of Northern Illinois' own Smart Grid. The beginning phases would incorporate current technologies that are proven to lead to fewer and shorter outages, strengthen system infrastructure, and provide customers with real time data to make smarter choices about their electricity use. This technology includes advanced meters and distribution automation equipment.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Chicago is advancing voluntary energy efficiency efforts in big buildings. Retrofit Chicago’s Commercial Buildings Initiative is a voluntary leadership effort to increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings larger than 200,000 square feet. By reducing energy use by at least 20% within 5 years, participants highlight the City of Chicago’s private sector’s commitment to increasing asset value, reducing operating costs, creating jobs, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Current participation includes 50 facilities and 39 million square feet. For more information, visit the Commercial Buildings Initiative website: www.RetrofitChicagoCBI.org.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Bike 2015 Plan has a goal to provide convenient and secure short-term and long-term bike parking throughout Chicago. The Chicago Bicycle Program installs and maintains bike racks in Chicago and provides free consulting services to building owners, as part of the Bike 2015 Plan and Mayor Daley's vision to make Chicago the most bicycle-friendly city in the nation. (http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/bike/svcs/bike_parking.html) Indoor bike parking is provided at many Chicago Transit Authority stations. A list of available facilities is provided online. (http://chicagobikes.org/bikeparking/stationinventory.php?transit=cta) The McDonald's Cycle Center is an indoor facility in Millennium Park that provides secure, heated, indoor bike parking for 300 bikes for free during the day, and giving 24/7 access to members. The Cycle Center provides bicycle rentals, repairs, showers and lockers. (http://www.chicagobikestation.com/) Bike 2015 Plan has a goal to provide convenient and secure short-term and long-term bike parking throughout Chicago. The Chicago Bicycle Program installs and maintains bike racks in Chicago and provides free consulting services to building owners, as part of the Bike 2015 Plan and Mayor Daley's vision to make Chicago the most bicycle-friendly city in the nation. (http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/bike/svcs/bike_parking.html) Indoor bike parking is provided at many Chicago Transit Authority stations. A list of available facilities is provided online. (http://chicagobikes.org/bikeparking/stationinventory.php?transit=cta) The McDonald's Cycle Center is an indoor facility in Millennium Park that provides secure, heated, indoor bike parking for 300 bikes for free during the day, and giving 24/7 access to members. The Cycle Center provides bicycle rentals, repairs, showers and lockers. (http://www.chicagobikestation.com/) Bike 2015 Plan has an objective to make new and reconstructed intersections bicycle-friendly wherever possible, to reduce the higher incidence of bicycle crashes at or near intersections. This includes providing appropriate lane widths, pavement markings, and adequate signal time for bicyclists to cross safely. Where appropriate, including bike lanes and/or new demand actuated traffic signals that detect bicycles.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,,"In 2012, the City of Chicago worked with private energy generation companies to close Fisk and Crawford power plants the last two coal-fired generation facilities in Chicago. Through the Chicago Climate Action Plan, the City of Chicago seeks to collaborate on power plant upgrades / fuel shifts in 21 Illinois power plants, reducing 2.5MMTCO2e. Implementation of a cap and trade system also helps to achieve this goal.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"Chicago's Building Energy Use Benchmarking Ordinance (ordinance text, rules & regulations) calls on existing municipal, commercial, and residential buildings larger than 50,000 square feet to track whole-building energy use, report to the City annually, and verify data accuracy every three years.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Improve the efficiency of waste collection,,"The City is saving approximately 500,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year through implementation of grid-based waste collection.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015’s Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” Chicago is Improving policies to promote recycling, composting, and building material re-use.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"As a key action from SC 2015 Goal 11 “Strengthen the Infrastructure to Advance Vehicle Efficiency,” Chicago is aiming to achieve a taxi fleet of 75%-80% hybrid or compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. Chicago’s hybrid and CNG (“green”) taxi fleet is competitive and growing. On average, there are 6700 to 6800 active taxicabs on any given day. In 2011, green taxis were added to the fleet as a result of the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection’s Green Taxi Program. Today, 40% of the fleet is green. At Chicago’s airports, green taxis move to the front of the passenger line, thanks to a 12-month pilot to encourage alternative-fuel vehicle use. And, in 2012, a new rate structure was introduced to encourage fleet owners to buy more fuel efficient taxis.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"Recycling Drop-Off Centers collect glass; aluminium, tin and steel; Paper and cardboard; plastic containers. During the holiday period, the City provides recycling points for drop-off of old holiday string lights and Christmas trees. The lights are collected and each part is recycled. The trees are chipped and made into mulch, which is available for people to take away. The 2010-11 holiday period saw more than 1550 pounds of holiday string lights recycled. Drop-off facilities are provided for household chemicals, paints, used motor oils, computers, mobile phones, batteries.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"West Town Bikes is a community bicycle learning workshop that promotes bicycling in Chicago and educates under-served youth about bicycle mechanics and safe cycling. The youth programs focus on teaching young men and women independence, professional skills, environmental stewardship and the importance of exercise and good nutrition. Train-the-trainer programs are also provided to train trainers of youth bicycling programs to build program capacity.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015’s Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” Chicago is expanding the Blue Cart Recycling curbside pick up program to all 600,0000 City-collected households.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"A Community Energy Cooperative supported by city funds offers members in three pilot neighbourhoods free and discounted energy efficient products. The project also replaces old heaters with energy efficient ones; the new heaters can reduce heating bills by up to 40%. The City and ComEd, through its Smart Ideas for Your Home Program, have collaborated to organise programs for residents to swap out old appliances & lighting for energy efficient models.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Through the Chicago Green Health Care Initiative, the City of Chicago has developed an approach to work with hospitals to reduce energy consumption. The Chicago Green Healthcare Initiative (CGHI) team is promoting the initiative through public events, CGHI Peer Exchange meetings for Facility and Environmental Services Managers, a CGHI Peer Exchange newsletter, and a website. As of September 2012, 21 hospitals had signed the CGHI pledge. Ten hospitals have conducted energy assessments, and nine have received steam audits. The CGHI team is also working closely with hospitals to provide energy efficiency support and has confirmed plans with two more hospitals to help with energy assessments. The team is also evaluating the status of hospitals in energy use, waste management, and general approaches to greening operations through a CGHI Survey. The Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) has continued to distribute educational and outreach materials to inform Chicago residents of the connections between healthy living and climate change impacts. C3 leaders worked on projects related to home weatherization, alternative transportation and air quality, urban agriculture and local food issues, and indoor home health, educating nearly 200 community members in the process. The City of Chicago is continuing to work with hospitals to engage them in CGHI, facilitate use of EPA's Portfolio Manager and WasteWise Program, and to complete facility surveys. The City is attempting to continue and expand CGHI work via other funding sources once the EPA grant ends, and will also continue to conduct public outreach and support existing partnerships. For more information, visit: www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/local/showcase/green-health-care.html.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country.” Chicago is making biking and walking a priority because biking and walking are healthy, effective, and affordable ways of getting around the city. Making it easier for Chicagoans to bike and walk will help foster connections between communities, boost the local economy, and facilitate healthy lifestyles. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country,” Chicago is launching a bike share system with 4,000 bicycles and 400 stations As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country,” Chicago is launching a bike share system with 4,000 bicycles and 400 stations","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Key actions, as identified under Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 3, “Improve Citywide Energy Efficiency by 5%,” laid groundwork and Chicago is • Supporting homes & businesses to achieve 20% energy efficiency improvements through Retrofit Chicago, including residential energy efficiency zones and the Commercial Buildings Initiative. • Supporting & advancing the installation of smart meters in Chicago’s businesses and households. • Doubling the number of LEED-certified buildings. • Including energy efficiency technologies in all street lighting replacements.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"As a key action from SC 2015 Goal 11 “Strengthen the Infrastructure to Advance Vehicle Efficiency,” Chicago is aiming to achieve a taxi fleet of 75%-80% hybrid or compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. Chicago’s hybrid and CNG (“green”) taxi fleet is competitive and growing. On average, there are 6700 to 6800 active taxicabs on any given day. In 2011, green taxis were added to the fleet as a result of the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection’s Green Taxi Program. Today, 40% of the fleet is green. At Chicago’s airports, green taxis move to the front of the passenger line, thanks to a 12-month pilot to encourage alternative-fuel vehicle use. And, in 2012, a new rate structure was introduced to encourage fleet owners to buy more fuel-efficient taxis.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Through Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country,” the City has created a framework to advance bicycling and walking. Bicycling and walking are healthy, effective, and affordable ways of getting around the city. Making it easier for Chicagoans to bike and walk will help foster connections between communities, boost our local economy, and facilitate healthy lifestyles. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country,” Chicago is adding 100 miles of protected bicycle facilities The Bike 2015 Plan is driving an increase in bicycle use, including through the extension of bike lanes throughout the city. Goals include the establishment of a bikeway network that serves all Chicago residents and neighbourhoods.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015’s Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” Chicago is Diverting 75% of eligible municipal construction waste.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Increasing traffic and cycle signage throughout Chicago.,"(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 07 Accelerate TOD around transit stations. Chicago is prioritizing development around transit stations to encourage more people to walk or take public transit; better link workers to jobs; reduce transportation costs; relieve traffic congestion; and, spur economic development As a key action of goal 07 “Accelerate transit-oriented development around transit stations,” Chicago has amended the Chicago Zoning Ordinance by adding a definition for TOD to enable and encourage more development near transit stations and to ensure that bulk, density, and parking ratios of the Ordinance meet the needs of those developments. As a key action of goal 07 “Accelerate transit-oriented development around transit stations,” Chicago is identifying additional “pedestrian streets” (as defined in the zoning code) around CTA stations. As a key action of goal 07 “Accelerate transit-oriented development around transit stations,” Chicago is coordinating transit improvements with streetscape improvements and complete street implementation.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015’s Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” Chicago is Piloting and scaling best practices to waste reductions at major festivals. he City has partnered with Recyclebank to trial a unique incentive program for recycling. Selected blue carts have been retrofitted with an ID chip that reads the weight of the recycled materials collected by that household. Points are earned for every pound of recyclables diverted from the waste stream. Points can be redeemed for discounts at local and national businesses. A recycling drop off facility is available for collection of household chemicals, computer related equipment, TVs, music equipment, VHS and DVD players, games consoles, computer cables, Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs. Items with sufficient BTU value, such as oil and gasoline, are sent to secondary fuel or fuel blending facilities. Items such as batteries are sent to a recycling facility, where the metal components are removed and recycled. Some items are sent to specially constructed incinerators. If items can't be recycled or incinerated, they are sent to landfills for hazardous waste. Computers received at the facility have their hard drives wiped clean, before being reused or broken apart, with each material recycled or properly disposed of. Useable paints, stains & other cleaners are available for free at the facility's material exchange room. In 2007, Chicago City Council amended the ordinance governing small scale residential compost operations into 2 categories. You may compost up to 10 cubic yards of lawn and garden waste, or up to 5 cubic yards of food and yard waste in-vessel. Larger amounts may be allowed with a permit. Small-scale compost operations, as defined by the ordinance, are exempt from City permit requirements. Back yard composting is encouraged for those people who do not have organic waste collection, or for food scraps which are not accepted in the blue cart yard waste collection program. The City hosts Sustainable Backyard Workshops to teach people about back yard composting. Rebates are provided towards purchasing a compost bin. The Chicago Home Composting Program provides advice.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"In 2014, Chicago's City Council passed a new ordinance banning plastic bags in large stores and franchises. The ordinance takes effect in 2015, and coverage expands after the first year of implementation.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 12, “Reduce Municipal Fossil Fuel Consumption by 10%.” Chicago continues to reduce fuel consumption in City operations by purchasing more efficient vehicles and by using its fleet more effectively. By doing so, the City will save taxpayers money and help reduce citywide transportation emissions. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 12, “Reduce Municipal Fossil Fuel Consumption by 10%,” Chicago is reducing the energy intensity of CTA rail service by 12% from 2011 levels.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"Sustainable Chicago 2015’s sixth focus area advances Waste and Recycling. Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” set goals to specifically advance this work. The majority of Chicago’s waste can be diverted from taking up space in landfills. Recycling and composting are two paths for turning the waste stream into a resource stream. Reducing and reusing materials, especially construction and demolition debris, can also dramatically reduce the waste stream. Chicago aims to help put programs and policies in place to encourage less waste and promote recycling.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"In 2014, the Chicago Solar Express streamlined Chicago’s solar permitting process, reducing residential permit costs and approval timing to 1 day. Also in 2014, the City of Chicago offered Solar Chicago, a solar bulk purchase program that enabled residents and small business to participate in preferred pricing for rooftop solar. Inspections and installations are currently in-progress, targeting more than 500 KW of additional solar capacity","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Goal 09, “Improve Freight Movement and Accelerate High-Speed Passenger Rail Projects.” This strategic action focuses on how to go about delivering accelerated and improved freight and high speed rail. To be the transportation hub of the 21st Century, Chicago is advancing implementation of the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program, launching and leading a regional freight bottleneck solutions committee, finishing the citywide viaduct improvements funded by the federal TIGER Program grant in 2012, and working to line up funding for the remaining projects.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 07 “Accelerate transit-oriented development around transit stations;” Chicago is prioritizing development around transit station to encourage more people to walk or take public transit, better link workers to jobs, reduce transportation costs, relieve traffic congestion, and spur economic development. As a key action of goal 07 “Accelerate transit-oriented development around transit stations,” Chicago is amending the Chicago Zoning Ordinance by adding a definition for Transit Oriented Development to enable and encourage more development near transit stations and to ensure that bulk, density, and parking ratios of the Ordinance meet the needs of these developments. As a key action of goal 07 “Accelerate transit-oriented development around transit stations,” Chicago is identifying additional “pedestrian streets” (as defined in the zoning code) around Chicago Transit Authority stations","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Updated Red and Blue Lines and infrastructure The Red Line is the backbone of the CTA rail system, with nearly 250,000 rides on an avg. weekday. Since it opened in 1969, the Dan Ryan Branch tracks and track bed are beyond their expected lifespan, which results in longer commutes and less reliability for more than 80,000 commuters each day. Currently, 40% of the Dan Ryan Branch requires slow zones for safe operation. As part of the Building a New Chicago Program, the CTA will rebuild these tracks to provide faster commutes, a smoother ride, improved stations and accessibility, and, a better passenger experience. The project will also create hundreds of jobs.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"More than 4 million sq. foot of green roofs have been planned or completed since 2008. In 2005, the Green Roof Grants Program helped realise more than 20 green roof projects throughout Chicago. In 2006, the City awarded an increased number of grants to assist with residential and small commercial green roof projects. Grants of up to $5000 were awarded to 40 selected projects. Based on the popularity of the program, the City extended its Green Roof Grants Program to 2007, awarding 12 additional grants. The City is not current accepting grant applications.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"The Chicago Green Homes Program is a voluntary certification program for Chicago homeowners, residential builders, and developers looking to incorporate sustainable design into their residential building. The program provides a flexible framework for innovative construction, while contributing to environmental awareness & sustainable living. The program applies to single-family home new construction; single-family home major renovation; multi-family building new construction; and multi-family building major renovation. Credit categories include Sustainable Sites; Energy Efficiency; Materials; Health and Safety; Resource Conservation; Homeowner Education; and Innovation. 1,2 and 3 star accreditations are available.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"In 2014, the Chicago Solar Express streamlined Chicago’s solar permitting process, reducing residential permit costs and approval timing to 1 day. Also in 2014, the City of Chicago offered Solar Chicago, a solar bulk purchase program that enabled residents and small business to participate in preferred pricing for rooftop solar. Inspections and installations are currently in-progress, targeting more than 500 KW of additional solar capacity.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"Guidance brochure prepared to help commuters prepare for cycling to work. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country,” Chicago is releasing a pedestrian master plan to improve health and safety","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Union Station: As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 09, “Improve Freight Movement and Accelerate High-Speed Passenger Rail Projects.” Chicago is modernizing Union Station to expand its role as a transportation hub.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,The City adopted the Open Space Impact Fee Ordinance to address the need for additional public space and recreational facilities for residents and new residential developments. The fees are part of an agreement between the City and a developer to ensure that adequate open space is provided. The requirement is based on the fact that new development projects increase the population density in a given community and place greater demands on park and recreation land in that community. The Open Space Fees assist in acquiring additional park space in the development area. - The 1998 Cityspace Plan presents the key findings and recommendations of a comprehensive effort for creating and preserving open space in Chicago.,"(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"The Chicago Bottled Water Tax has been in place since Jan 1 2008, at a rate of $0.05 per bottle of water. The tax covers all brands of non carbonated bottled water intended for human consumption.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Urban agriculture,,"Sustainable Chicago 2015’s fifth focus area focuses on advancing Parks, Open Space, and Healthy Food. Goal 18, “Increase, Options for Accessing Local or Healthy Food In Every Neighborhood,” set goals to specifically advance healthy food access and urban agriculture. Chicago knows that access to healthy, local food is essential to a person’s well-being. Nearly 400,000 Chicagoans lack this nearby access. Chicago has committed to partnering to find innovative solutions to ensure that healthy food options are available and convenient in every neighborhood. From Mobile Market buses and increased farmers markets to increasing residents’ ability to participate in urban agriculture, Chicago is creating a new food culture that improves resident healthy while creating economic opportunity. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 18, “Increase, Options for Accessing Local or Healthy Food In Every Neighborhood,” Chicago is doubling the number of acres of urban agriculture in the City. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 18, “Increase, Options for Accessing Local or Healthy Food In Every Neighborhood,” Chicago is providing LINK card assistance at farmers markets. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 18, “Increase, Options for Accessing Local or Healthy Food In Every Neighborhood,” Chicago is creating partnership opportunities for regional businesses and farms that deliver healthy food into the city. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 18, “Increase, Options for Accessing Local or Healthy Food In Every Neighborhood,” Chicago is encouraging more individual production of healthy food on public and private spaces.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"Chicago Bicycle Program provides information on how to donate used bicycles, and how to recycle bike parts (rubber tyres and inner tubes).","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks,,"The City will save 500,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year through grid collection of waste, which is currently being planned and implemented","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"As a key action from SC 2015 Goal 11 “Strengthen the Infrastructure to Advance Vehicle Efficiency,” Chicago is encouraging the use of clean fuels, clean vehicle technologies and developing alternative fuel infrastructure in partnership with the Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition. Examples in use include compressed natural gas and biofuels. As a key action from SC 2015 Goal 11 “Strengthen the Infrastructure to Advance Vehicle Efficiency” by installing a dense network of electric vehicle charging stations","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"The City has partnered with the Chicago Manufacturing Center, State of Illinois and the US EPA's Region V to create the Chicago Waste to Profit Network, turning former waste streams into product supplies. 225 local partners have launched more than 300 projects through the network. From 2008-9 the network has diverted more than 160,000 US tones of waste, and mitigated 81,5400 MTCO2e","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"Waste collection from commercial, industrial and institutional properties is contracted to private sector firms, who charge a fee for waste collection.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,"As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015’s Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” Chicago is Diverting 75% of eligible municipal construction waste","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"As a key action from SC 2015 Goal 11 “Strengthen the Infrastructure to Advance Vehicle Efficiency,” Chicago is improving traffic signal timing for cars and buses to reduce idling time. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 12, “Reduce Municipal Fossil Fuel Consumption by 10%,” Chicago is increasing efficiency of garbage services with street grid-based pick up routing.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 06 “Increase average daily transit ridership,” Chicago has launched Bus Rapid Transit with a pilot route on Jeffrey Corridor and a full route downtown with plans for additional corridors . The “Jeffrey Jump” bus is in place and has been successful for Chicago, and construction is currently underway on “Loop Link,” a bus rapid transit line serving Chicago’s central business district. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 06 “Increase average daily transit ridership,” Chicago is implementing a travel demand management program to connect people with commuting options.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"As a key action of SC 2015’s Goal 19, “Improve and Protect Chicago’s Natural Assets and Biodiversity,” Chicago is driving habitat restoration and public engagement in the Calumet region. SC 2015’s Goal 19, “Improve and Protect Chicago’s Natural Assets and Biodiversity” is increasing and protecting habitat that is friendly to bird and other species and is restoring at least 40 acres of land on Northerly Island in support of this effort. Chicago Nature and Wildlife Plan, & associated Chicago Nature Areas Directory, identifies over 4800 acres of prairies, savannahs, dunes, woodlands, wetlands & potential restoration areas at 98 sites throughout Chicago. The plan is a framework to protect & expand individual ecosystems and the landscapes to which they belong. It suggests techniques that residents & businesses can implement to make the urban environment better for native plants & animals. The plan was adopted by Chicago Plan Commission, Chicago Park District, & Cook County Forest Preserve District. In 2009, the City convened the Nature and Wildlife Research Summit to identify priority research needs, connect researchers to land managers and policymakers, and envision a biodiversity research network for Chicago.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,"New zoning provisions have been approved to foster the growth of urban agriculture throughout Chicago. The provisions would incorporate plant based agricultural definitions and land use tables into Chicago's Zoning Code. The objective is to restore productive uses to certain properties and help to get more fresh food into the communities that need them. Private and public gardens are currently allowed in Chicago, along with small agricultural sites affiliated with certain businesses, but the current Zoning Code does not provide the specificity that large urban agriculture sites need to thrive and expand, especially in terms of commercial growing. By amending the code to address agriculture as a recognised land use, city residents, businesses and government agencies would be better prepared to support its continued growth in the context of the city's established land use patterns and future needs. If approved, the recommendations would be accompanied by site protocols for growing operations that involve City-owned land. by site protocols for growing operations that involve City-owned land.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Through Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country,” the City has created a framework to advance bicycling and walking. Bicycling and walking are healthy, effective, and affordable ways of getting around the city. Making it easier for Chicagoans to bike and walk will help foster connections between communities, boost our local economy, and facilitate healthy lifestyles.As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 8, “Make Chicago the Most Bike and Pedestrian Friendly City in the Country,” Chicago is releasing a pedestrian master plan to improve health and safety","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the efficiency of freight systems,,"Goal 09, “Improve Freight Movement and Accelerate High-Speed Passenger Rail Projects.” This strategic action focuses on how to go about delivering accelerated and improved freight and high-speed rail. To be the transportation hub of the 21st Century, Chicago is advancing implementation of the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program, launching and leading a regional freight bottleneck solutions committee, finishing the citywide viaduct improvements funded by the federal TIGER Program grant in 2012, and working to line up funding for the remaining projects. Advance CREATE: As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015’s Goal 09, “Improve Freight Movement and Accelerate High-Speed Passenger Rail Projects,” Chicago is identifying additional funding sources and working with CREATE partners to apply for grants.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,See details below regarding Chicago's partnership with energy generation companies.,"(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"The Safe Streets for Chicago program employs a number of strategies to improve pedestrian safety, including safety improvements to pedestrian crossings adjacent to parks and schools, expansion of traffic calming programs, introduction of pedestrian countdown signals on all new traffic signal constructions, traffic signal modernizations, retrofit of existing pedestrian signals with pedestrian countdown signals, automated pedestrian sensors, etc. With the establishment of the Mayor's Pedestrian Advisory Council and initiatives to improve pedestrian infrastructure, the City continues to build public awareness to increase walking and promote pedestrian safety. As a key action to increase under Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 17, “Increase the Number of Public Spaces and Parks Available for All Chicagoans”pedestrian activity, Chicago is investing in innovative new public spaces, including the Make Way for People initiative, to create open, active streets.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Advance CREATE: As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 09, “Improve Freight Movement and Accelerate High-Speed Passenger Rail Projects.” Chicago is identifying additional available funding sources and working with CREATE partners to apply for grants.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Bike 2015 Plan has an objective to make new and reconstructed intersections bicycle-friendly wherever possible, to reduce the higher incidence of bicycle crashes at or near intersections. This includes providing appropriate lane widths, pavement markings, and adequate signal time for bicyclists to cross safely. Where appropriate, including bike lanes and/or new demand actuated traffic signals that detect bicycles.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,The City has attracted a solar thermal product manufacturer and used its products to reduce the cost of heating hot water in more than 20 City buildings by 70%.,"(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"The Transit Friendly Development Guide designates each of the CTA's 144 rail stations with one of 7 typologies that are common across the rail system. The designations are intended to shape the public's expectations about potential development, while identifying the nearby zoning and infrastructure assets that maximise each station as a community anchor. The guide establishes potential development scenarios by using highly developed station areas along the system as models for growth. The Reconnecting Neighborhoods study is funded through the Regional Transportation Authority's Community Planning Program. It is part of the City of Chicago's efforts to transform how public and affordable housing are integrated into their neighborhoods and connected to surrounding blocks, nearby commercial and employment centers. The goal is to make recommendations on how the selected study areas can be reconnected to the City through improved access to public transportation, commercial services, and an improved pedestrian environment.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The Chicago Trees Initiative is an opportunity for the City of Chicago to help improve quality of life by increasing public awareness about the value and importance of trees. The CTI is a coalition of government and non-profit agencies focused on expanding & improving Chicago's Urban Forest. The goal is to achieve a city wide average tree canopy cover of 20% by 2020. The program encourages people to step up and get involved. In 2009 the City launched the Urban Forest Agenda with partners of the Chicago Trees initiative to understand, protect and expand the tree canopy and 'urban forest' throughout city streets, parks and residential areas by maintaining and managing trees; expanding the urban forest; integrating green infrastructure; and fostering stewardship. Since 1993, more than 9000 acres of tree canopy has been added in Chicago. Since 1989, over 500,000 trees have been planted in the city. Target to plant an additional one million trees. (Arup C40 City Profiles Booklet) As a key action of SC 2015’s Goal 19, “Improve and Protect Chicago’s Natural Assets and Biodiversity,” Chicago is protecting tree canopy in the public right of way and supporting tree canopy work on other land.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 06 “Increase average daily transit ridership,” is making it a priority to make transit the preferred mode of transportation for more Chicagoans. The Chicago Transit Authority is rebuilding core infrastructure and enhancing service. The rebuilding of the Red Line is expected to save up to 20 minutes off a rider’s daily commute. In addition, Bus Rapid Transit corridors will be added to Chicago streets to provide faster, more efficient and reliable service. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 06 “Increase average daily transit ridership,” Chicago is: • Completing full reconstruction of the Dan Ryan southern branch of the Red Line, and complete upgrades for seven stations on the north Red Line. • Continue progress on full Red and Purple Line modernization. Complete reconstruction of Wilson station and structure. • Completing renewable of 100 train stations with work focusing on lighting, painting, masonry, and waterproofing ensuring they are safe, dry, and bright. • Replacing or rehabilitating more than 1,500 CTA buses with new, low emission buses and replace or rebuild nearly 1,000 CTA rail cars. • Installing Bus Tracker LED signs at 400 bus shelters and turnarounds. Installing Train Tracker signage, announcement system, and other technological amenities in all rail stations.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"Recycling Drop-Off Centers collect glass; aluminium, tin and steel; Paper and cardboard; plastic containers. During the holiday period, the City provides recycling points for drop-off of old holiday string lights and Christmas trees. The lights are collected and each part is recycled. The trees are chipped and made into mulch, which is available for people to take away. The 2010-11 holiday period saw more than 1550 pounds of holiday string lights recycled. Drop-off facilities are provided for household chemicals, paints, used motor oils, computers, mobile phones, batteries.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"A recycling drop off facility is available for collection of household chemicals, computer related equipment, TVs, music equipment, VHS and DVD players, games consoles, computer cables, Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs. Items with sufficient BTU value, such as oil and gasoline, are sent to secondary fuel or fuel blending facilities. Items such as batteries are sent to a recycling facility, where the metal components are removed and recycled. Some items are sent to specially constructed incinerators. If items can't be recycled or incinerated, they are sent to landfills for hazardous waste. Computers received at the facility have their hard drives wiped clean, before being reused or broken apart, with each material recycled or properly disposed of. Useable paints, stains & other cleaners are available for free at the facility's material exchange room.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"Since 2006, Chicago Transit Authority has introduced 248 hybrid buses into its fleet, including 40-foot standard buses, 60-foot articulated buses, and 2 electric buses. Hybrid and electric buses now comprise more than 13% of CTA's fleet. The 60-foot hybrid articulated buses are at least 30% more fuel efficient than conventional diesel buses, and 60% power in emissions. Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 12, “Reduce Municipal Fossil Fuel Consumption by 10%.” Chicago is continuing to reduce fuel consumption in City operations by purchasing more efficiency vehicles and by using its fleet more effectively. By doing so, the City will save money for taxpayers and help reduce citywide transportation emissions.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Chicago is advancing voluntary energy efficiency efforts in big buildings. Retrofit Chicago’s Commercial Buildings Initiative is a voluntary leadership effort to increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings larger than 200,000 square feet. By reducing energy use by at least 20% within 5 years, participants highlight the City of Chicago’s private sector’s commitment to increasing asset value, reducing operating costs, creating jobs, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Current participation includes: 50 facilities and 39 million square feet. For more information, visit the Commercial Buildings Initiative website: www.RetrofitChicagoCBI.org.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,,"(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Carbon emissions reduction from industry,,"Under the auspices of the Green Ribbon Committee, the Chicago Corporate Sustainability Working Group collaborated to produce a report, “Building a Sustainable Region: Innovative Practices from Metro Chicago’s Global Corporations,” that highlights the region’s unique sustainability leadership. This regional report showcases concrete examples of the inventive ideas generated by Chicagoland’s environmentally responsible corporations—including their results. It captures innovative work that is conserving precious natural resources, acting to ensure cleaner air and water, making manufacturing processes more efficient. Together, the stories that make up this report clearly demonstrate that something exciting in corporate sustainability is happening in Metro Chicago. The business community’s environmental stewardship is reinforcing the region’s position as a global business destination. The group continues to share best practices in sustainable business, identifying the roles that their leadership can play in shaping the region, and celebrating a community that attracts and grows sustainable innovation. Corporations can act as a powerful force for environmental responsibility, and in the Chicago region, a growing number of enterprises are doing just that. As a group, they are moving to the cutting edge of sustainability in the United States and beyond—and they are committed. Some have been on this journey for years, and others are accelerating their pace. Many are homegrown; some are based abroad with major Chicago headquarters. Just glance at Newsweek’s ranking of America’s 500 Greenest Companies to see dozens with ties to the region. For more information and a copy of the report, visit www.chicagoclimateaction.org/pages/corporate_sustainability/100.php. Chicago restaurants are leading the sustainability drive. The Green Restaurant Association ranked Uncommon Ground’s two Chicago restaurants Number 1 and Number 2 on its list of the country’s greenest restaurants; they had each instituted more than 100 environmental steps. Celebrated chef Rick Bayless’ Frontera restaurants, among other initiatives, recycle glass, cardboard, plastics and organic material, and support sustainable agriculture through their food-buying.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Sustainable Chicago 2015’s second focus area, Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy, drives Mayor Emanuel’s focus on energy efficiency as a major effort of Chicago’s sustainability portfolio. Goal 3 of this focus area, “Improve Citywide Energy Efficiency by 5%,” provides a framework of key actions for implementation. Key actions, as identified under Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 3, “Improve Citywide Energy Efficiency by 5%,” laid groundwork and Chicago is •Supporting homes & businesses to achieve 20% energy efficiency improvements through Retrofit Chicago, including residential energy efficiency zones and the Commercial Buildings Initiative. •Supporting & advancing the installation of smart meters in Chicago’s businesses and households. •Doubling the number of LEED-certified buildings. •Including energy efficiency technologies in all street lighting replacements. In 2009, the City contributed $1 million to help create a new Energy Action Network pilot program to expand winter heating assistance services and encourage residents and businesses to save money through energy efficiency. The City's partners include CEDA, the Field Museum, the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Northern Illinois Energy Project, ComEd, and People's Gas. The program provided support to pay heating bills, and provide information and assistance to help vulnerable people get through the winter safely. People could apply for services from the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the Share the Warmth Program, and ComEd's Residential Special Hardship Fund. Information and help was available for weatherizing homes to improve energy efficiency and save money.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The Campus Park Program addresses the shortage of parkland in Chicago's neighborhoods by targeting public school grounds for parkland improvements. Under a joint program funded by the City, Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Park District, existing asphalt and concrete paving are replaced with new landscaping, play equipment, trees, fencing and lighting. Priority is given to neighborhoods identified as having insufficient parkland, Strategic Neighborhood Action Program districts, Empowerment Zones, Enterprise Communities, & other special development districts. Approximately 120 schools had been completed as of the start of 2010.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"To facilitate the reuse of excess construction materials and further the City's goals of recycling, the City launched the Chicago Soil and Rubble Exchange website. This serves as a place for City departments, sister agencies and their contractors to post both available and wanted soil and rubble, and to identify reuse opportunities. Where feasible and appropriate, the City wants to reuse soil and rubble rather than dispose of them in a landfill or quarry. The website will be used in conjunction with the Soil and Rubble Reuse Intergovernmental Agreement, which was entered into between the City and Illinois EPA in 2009.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Through the Chicago Green Health Care Initiative, the City of Chicago has developed an approach to work with hospitals to reduce energy consumption. The Chicago Green Healthcare Initiative (CGHI) team is promoting the initiative through public events, CGHI Peer Exchange meetings for Facility and Environmental Services Managers, a CGHI Peer Exchange newsletter, and a website. As of September 2012, 21 hospitals had signed the CGHI pledge. Ten hospitals have conducted energy assessments, and nine have received steam audits. The CGHI team is also working closely with hospitals to provide energy efficiency support and has confirmed plans with two more hospitals to help with energy assessments. The team is also evaluating the status of hospitals in energy use, waste management, and general approaches to greening operations through a CGHI Survey. The Chicago Conservation Corps (C3) has continued to distribute educational and outreach materials to inform Chicago residents of the connections between healthy living and climate change impacts. C3 leaders worked on projects related to home weatherization, alternative transportation and air quality, urban agriculture and local food issues, and indoor home health, educating nearly 200 community members in the process. The City of Chicago is continuing to work with hospitals to engage them in CGHI, facilitate use of EPA's Portfolio Manager and WasteWise Program, and to complete facility surveys. The City is attempting to continue and expand CGHI work via other funding sources once the EPA grant ends, and will also continue to conduct public outreach and support existing partnerships. For more information, visit: www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/local/showcase/green-health-care.html","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Advancing energy efficiency in the higher education sector: Eleven institutions committed to better align their sustainability, facilities and finance departments to advance energy efficiency through the Chicago Area Higher Education Retrofit Project. The participants own and operate a diverse portfolio of buildings – upwards of 850 buildings, totalling 75+ million SF of space, with combined annual utility spend of nearly $100 million. The process for coordinating this group is led by CB&I, (formerly The Shaw Group), who met one-on-one with each school to learn more about its decision-making processes, challenges and successes. Following this needs assessment, CB&I organized three parallel tracks of meetings to share best practices and learn from subject matter experts, especially university Sustainability Directors, Facilities Managers, and Chief Financial Officers. The project will result in identifying lynchpin issues that will push the program forward, including: data that is critical for measuring progress, monitoring performance of investments, aligning costs and decisions, and engaging students, faculty and staff; investment, which is a common issue because of asymmetry of information with ESCOs and scepticism on paybacks; and, governance, which is challenging because departments do not always work together to promote energy efficiency","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"As a key action of goal 07 “Accelerate transit-oriented development around transit stations,” Chicago is coordinating transit improvements with streetscape improvements and complete street implementation","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015’s Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” Chicago is Promoting landscape waste reduction and composting among households.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 12, “Reduce Municipal Fossil Fuel Consumption by 10%.” Chicago is continuing to reduce fuel consumption in City operations by purchasing more efficiency vehicles and by using its fleet more effectively. By doing so, the City will save money for taxpayers and help reduce citywide transportation emissions.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"The City actively promotes Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and U.S. ENERGY STAR building certifications, making Chicago a national leading city in the number of facilities that qualify for these distinctions.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Switching to low-carbon fuels,,"Beginning in 2013, the City of Chicago procures 100% coal-free energy for use in city facilities. From 2013-2015, City-facilitated municipal aggregation provided similarly coal-free energy access for residents and small businesses, with lower pricing than prevailing energy rates.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) Ordinance allows the operation of NEVs on neighborhood streets. They are 100% electric powered and recharge in a few hours from standard household electrical outlets. An electric vehicle infrastructure is under construction.,"(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"Sustainable Chicago 2015’s fifth focus area focuses on advancing Parks, Open Space, and Healthy Food. Goal 19, “Improve and Protect Chicago’s Natural Assets and Biodiversity,” set goals to specifically advance conservation and preservation of natural areas. The Chicago region is home to numerous native species of flora and fauna and is located in one of the major North American bird migration routes – the Lake Michigan Flyway. Access to the local natural habitat is in many ways threatened by invasive species, pollution and urban development. Chicago is working to ensure nature protection in the region and delivering a better natural environment for all residents.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Sustainable Chicago 2015’s second focus area, Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy, drives Mayor Emanuel’s focus on energy efficiency as a major effort of Chicago’s sustainability portfolio. Goal 3 of this focus area, “Improve Citywide Energy Efficiency by 5%,” provides a framework of key actions for implementation","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"Sustainable Chicago 2015’s sixth focus area advances Waste and Recycling. Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” set goals to specifically advance this work. The majority of Chicago’s waste can be diverted from taking up space in landfills. Recycling and composting are two paths for turning the waste stream into a resource stream. Reducing and reusing materials, especially construction and demolition debris, can also dramatically reduce the waste stream. Chicago aims to help put programs and policies in place to encourage less waste and promote recycling. As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015’s Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” Chicago is Piloting and scaling best practices to waste reductions at major festivals.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"In 2008, Illinois Commerce Commission gave ComEd permission to implement an Advanced Metering Infrastructure program. ComEd began a 6-month workshop process with key stakeholders to solicit feedback and design the Smart Meter program. In 2009, ComEd began installing smart meters in 9 suburban communities and a portion of Chicago. The smart meter program was officially launched in June 2010.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"In 2007, Chicago City Council amended the ordinance governing small scale residential compost operations into 2 categories. You may compost up to 10 cubic yards of lawn and garden waste, or up to 5 cubic yards of food and yard waste in-vessel. Larger amounts may be allowed with a permit. Small-scale compost operations, as defined by the ordinance, are exempt from Chicago Department of Environment permit requirements. Back yard composting is encouraged for those people who do not have organic waste collection, or for food scraps which are not accepted in the blue cart yard waste collection program. The City hosts Sustainable Backyard Workshops to teach people about back yard composting. Rebates are provided towards purchasing a compost bin. The Chicago Home Composting Program provides advice.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,The City is working with the Chicago Transit Authority to upgrade its fleet and make it more accessible.,"(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"Chicago Nature and Wildlife Plan, & associated Chicago Nature Areas Directory, identifies over 4800 acres of prairies, savannahs, dunes, woodlands, wetlands & potential restoration areas at 98 sites throughout Chicago. The plan is a framework to protect & expand individual ecosystems and the landscapes to which they belong. It suggests techniques that residents & businesses can implement to make the urban environment better for native plants & animals. The plan was adopted by Chicago Plan Commission, Chicago Park District, & Cook County Forest Preserve District. In 2009, the City convened the Nature and Wildlife Research Summit to identify priority research needs, connect researchers to land managers and policymakers, and envision a biodiversity research network for Chicago. As a key action of SC 2015’s Goal 19, “Improve and Protect Chicago’s Natural Assets and Biodiversity,” Chicago is continuing to enforce the terrestrial and aquatic invasive specific ordinance and is working with state and federal partners on regional coordination of invasive species prevention.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"-- A $1 billion project to rebuild the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red and Purple Lines from federal, state, and local funding, to improve transit for 79 million CTA riders annually Union Station: As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 09, “Improve Freight Movement and Accelerate High-Speed Passenger Rail Projects.” Chicago is modernizing Union Station to expand its role as a transportation hub. Updated Red and Blue Lines and infrastructure The Red Line is the backbone of the CTA rail system, with nearly 250,000 rides on an avg. weekday. Since it opened in 1969, the Dan Ryan Branch tracks and track bed are beyond their expected lifespan, which results in longer commutes and less reliability for more than 80,000 commuters each day. Currently, 40% of the Dan Ryan Branch requires slow zones for safe operation. As part of the Building a New Chicago Program, the CTA will rebuild these tracks to provide faster commutes, a smoother ride, improved stations and accessibility, and, a better passenger experience. The project will also create hundreds of jobs.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Chicago,3203,USA,Chicago,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Complete Streets Policy seeks to design and construct right-of-way improvements in compliance with ADA accessibility guidelines, incorporating features that create a pedestrian friendly environment, such as narrower traffic lanes, curb extensions, count-down pedestrian signals. The policy seeks to improve pedestrian accommodation and safety at signalized intersections by using good geometric design to minimize crossing distances and increase visibility and timing signals to minimize pedestrian delay. The policy looks to reclaim street space for other uses through the use of ""road diets"", e.g. convert 4-lane roadway to 3-lane roadway with marked bike lanes. Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 17, “Increase the Number of Public Spaces and Parks Available for All Chicagoans.” In the 1909 Plan of Chicago, Daniel Burnham laid out the dream of a “City Beautiful” – an urban landscape full of parks and broad avenues, a city that integrates its multiple systems of transportation and recreation. Today, Chicago is expanding this vision to provide residents with more parks, greater opportunities for recreational activities, and new, innovative civic spaces so that every Chicagoan lives within a 10-minute walk of a park, recreations area or open space. As key actions to increase under Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 17, “Increase the Number of Public Spaces and Parks Available for All Chicagoans”pedestrian activity, Chicago is increasing the number and varieties of programs for residents through the Chicago Park District, community groups, and other partnerships. In addition, Chicago is increasing Chicago Park District acreage by more than 180 acres. As a key actions to increase under Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 17, “Increase the Number of Public Spaces and Parks Available for All Chicagoans”pedestrian activity, Chicago is opening: Bloomingdale Trail; North Grant Park, (a 16-acre innovative and environmentally-sustainable park); and, new LEED-certified field houses in at least two parks. As a key action to increase under Sustainable Chicago 2015 goal 17, “Increase the Number of Public Spaces and Parks Available for All Chicagoans”pedestrian activity, Chicago is supporting access to, integration and promotion of cultural elements in public spaces.","(41.8781136, -87.6297982)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,The Energy performance certificate is valid for 7-10 years depended the energy saving potential.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"A new metro city ring is currently being built. The company constructing the metro is partially owned by the City of Copenhagen, The Danish State and the City of Frederiksberg.","(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,All dwellings should have an energy performance certificate when the house or appartment is being sold. The certificate is valid for 7-10 years depended the energy saving potential.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,The district heating system is based on CHP. By 2025 the district heating system should be CO2-neutral.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Water,Water recycling and reclamation,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Waste,Improve the efficiency of waste collection,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,It is considered how big scale heat pumps can be a part of the district heating system.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,Most commercial buildings have sub metering. Some comercials which are a little part of a larger building will not have their specific heat consumption meassured.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,All larger building have smart metering of the heat consumption. Smart meters for electricity consumption are still to come.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Smart grid,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,This is a national initiative,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,A project is now investegating which incentives are needed in to optimze commercial buildings. This includes all types of energy efficiency.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,Electronic waste is recycled on the municipal recycling centres.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from ferries,,We are working on changing to electric harbour busses /ferries,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,A project is now investigating how a finansial model can be made to overcome some of the finansial barriers this sector have.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,Switching to low-carbon fuels,,The district heating system which supplies 98% of the city´s heat demand will be based on biomass. In 2025 the district heating will be CO2-neutral mainly based on biomass.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,"The city has 45.000 street lights / lamps. some have recently been replased. 21.000 will be replaced from 2013-2015. The tender is open for bids and the plan is to sign the contract in the fall. The remaining lamps and the financing of the replacement of these will be decided upon at a later moment.","(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Water,Water metering and billing,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,Electricity and heat demand is meassured individually.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Brownfield redevelopment programs,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,The district heating system which supplies 98% of the city´s heat demand will be based on biomass. In 2025 the district heating will be CO2-neutral mainly based on biomass.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,In the procurement process the city set high energi demands are prioritesed high.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Developing the green economy,,Copenhagen is currently a member and in the steering committy of the Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"The traffic lights is set with a shifting speed equivelant of a traveling speed of 20 km/H. This is the average speed of bicycles,, but also fit very well to the speed of busses.","(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"The major bycicle commuting roads have green waves adjusted to a speed of 20 km/hour, which is the average speed of a bike.","(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,The government provides a finansial incentive for implementing solar panels.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,The bus-company is co-owned by several municipalities around Copenhagen which set some limits of the type of initiatives which is possible to implement.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,It is currently invested when geothermal power should be part of the district heating supply. A geothermal construction site will expectedly be implemented by 2025-2030.,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Buildings,Switching to low-carbon fuels,,The district heating system is based on biomass,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Copenhagen,31009,Denmark,Copenhagen,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,,"(55.6760968, 12.5683371)","(56.26392, 9.501785)" City of Dar es Salaam,35893,United Republic of Tanzania,Dar es Salaam,C40,2015,Waste,Landfill management,,The project will expand depending on financial availability,"(-6.792354, 39.208328)","(-6.369028, 34.888822)" City of Durban,35863,South Africa,Durban,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,Retrofitting municipal buildings,"(-29.8586804, 31.0218404)","(-30.559482, 22.937506)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"The Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) provides income-qualified Houstonians the opportunity to receive weatherization measures in their homes at no charge. The efficiency upgrades were based on a custom assessment of each home that determined the measures needed to make the home more energy efficient. The City has helped 13,000 Houstonians to date, spending $30 million (DOE grant funded). The City is now working with CenterPoint Energy to continue this successful program, with over $5 million committed through 2014.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"The Passenger Bus Shelter Program is an initiative to install bus shelters throughout the METRO service area. The program consists of the design and construction of new shelter foundations, as well as the fabrication and installation of standard passenger bus shelters. This program reinforces METRO’s commitment to reinvesting in the agency’s bus system backbone. Public response has been very positive. Installation of shelters has been shown to increase ridership at a given bus stop by an average of 20 additional riders per day. Bus shelters provide patrons both safety and protection from the elements. The Board is funding 100 new bus shelters per year. http://www.ridemetro.org/CurrentProjects/BusShelterProgram.aspx","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"Many citizens are interested in creating Natural Areas as part of their home landscaping to reduce maintenance, attract wildlife, and create garden diversity. However, going the natural area route within the city does not mean simply allowing an area to go unmanaged. The City of Houston Ordinance 32-10 defines a “natural area” as an area of native vegetation within planned and managed landscape. The ordinance gives the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, under the authority of the Director of the Department, the authority to create Rules and Regulations for Natural Areas. Permitting authority for Natural Areas is also given to the department by city ordinance. In addition, the ordinance stipulates what is considered native vegetation and the parameters for use of such plants in the creation, preservation, or restoration of natural plant communities. http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/naturalareaspermit.html","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The SPARK School Park Program is a non-profit organization operating out of the City of Houston Mayor's office. Developed in 1983 as a way to increase park space in Houston, Texas, Former City Council Member, Eleanor Tinsley, created SPARK to develop public school grounds into neighborhood parks. An inter-local agreement, one of the first in Houston, between the city, the Houston Parks Board and the school district, formally established the SPARK program. SPARK combines the resources of the Department of Housing and Community Development, seven local school districts, Harris County, the private sector, neighborhood group, PTA/PTO groups and concerned citizens. http://www.sparkpark.org/","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Buildings,Switching to low-carbon fuels,,"Retail electric providers that offer green power include: Reliant (NRG), Green Mountain (NRG), TXU, Gexa, and Stream.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Water,Water recycling and reclamation,,"Standards to use reclaimed water have been included in the Houston Amendments to the adopted 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code Ch. 16. Sec 1601.1.2. 1601.1.2 Allowable Use of Alternate Water. Where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, alternate water sources (reclaimed (recycled) water, rainwater, gray water and onsite treated nonpotable water) shall be permitted to be used in lieu of potable water for the applications identified in this chapter. http://documents.publicworks.houstontx.gov/documents/divisions/planning/enforcement/06_upc_amendments.pdf","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,Smart lighting,,All streetlights are retrofitted with photocell technology in order to deliver lighting based on need.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Houston is expanding its light-rail infrastructure with three new light-rail lines currently under construction and two more in the works, going from 7.5 miles to 23 miles, spending over $4 billion to improve the system. METRO will be adding 19 new Siemens H2 S70 trains to its light rail fleet.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Smart grid,,All streetlights are retrofitted with photocell technology in order to deliver lighting based on need instead of being set on a timer.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"The City of Houston offers over 300 miles interconnected bikeway network spanning across 500 square miles. The network includes bike lanes, bike routes, signed-shared lanes and shared-use paths, commonly referred to as ‘hike and bike’ trails, which includes rails to trails, and other urban multi-use paths. In addition to these bicyclist transportation facilities, there are over 80 miles of hike and bike and nature trails found in City of Houston parks. In addition, Harris County and many municipal utility districts have constructed over 160 miles of bikeways within the City limits.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"In January 2014, Houston City Council approved another five percent increase in the Houston Residential Energy Conservation Code. With this increase the local minimum energy efficiency requirements for new construction of one and two family homes, townhouses and apartments up to three stories in height is 15 percent above what is mandated by state law. This is the third year in a row the local code has been increased by five percent. Beginning February 1, 2014, the City of Houston Energy Code for residential structures requires that new buildings achieve 15% efficiency above the currently adopted Houston Energy Code (i.e. 15% above IECC 2009). The City has the authority to set residential building energy codes that meet or are more stringent than the statewide code. Houston is the first city in Texas to be 10% above IECC 2009. Per an ordinance adopted in 2011, City Council will vote again at the end of 2013 to adopt 15% above IECC 2009, putting Houston in compliance with IECC 2012. The City has the authority to set residential building energy codes that meet or are more stringent than the statewide code.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"The METRO Q® Fare Card is an electronic wallet for METRO riders. This unique card contains a computer chip that stores riders' cash balance directly onto the card. Fares are automatically deducted from the card each time a person rides, just like a debit card. The METRO Q®, which stands for “quick,” also provides free transfers and tracks progress toward earning five free trips for every 50 paid trips.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Building standards,,"One of the goals for the Houston Green Office Challenge was to help participants achieve Energy Star or LEED certifications for their buildings. The City had 400 participants in this voluntary program. Houston is #5 in the nation for the number of LEED certified buildings and was ranked #8 in Energy STAR buildings in 2015.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"In September 2009, Houston enacted Ordinance No. 2009-858, the City of Houston Tax Abatement Program, which establishes a partial tax abatement for commercial buildings that meet LEED standards. In order to qualify for the abatement, applicants must register with the US Green Building Council and then submit an application for the abatement prior to beginning any construction on the project. The tax abatement benefit will not become affective until construction of the project has completed and LEED certification is obtained.  In addition, projects must meet a minimum investment level for the incremental cost of obtaining the LEED certification.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"NuRide is the nation's largest rewards program for individuals who utilize commute alternatives by carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking, telecommuting and taking public transportation. NuRide is a free service that can match carpoolers who live and work near each other as well as provide rewards and special offers to all NuRide members who track trips. NuRide is supported by the Houston-Galveston Area Council and local and national sponsors.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,,"Houston-based Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO) has provided reliable, cost-effective and energy-efficient heating and cooling to institutions in the Texas Medical Center since 1969. TECO uses district energy and CHP technology to produce chilled water and steam, which we pipe underground to more than 18 million square feet of customer buildings at 18 institutions. With a solid track record of performance, TECO is well-positioned to provide the energy behind what’s next for the buildings and pace-setting services and research at the world-renown Texas Medical Center. The Houston airport systems utilitzes waste heat recovery as well.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,All METRO buses are programmed to automatically shut down after 20 minutes of idling.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,The City has also participated in an incentive program called Recycle Bank that offers rewards in the form of coupons to residents for recycling.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"The City currently collects ewaste at three permanent locations, and also hosts drop-off events for different areas through out the year. The City also responsibly e-cycles all of its municipal waste.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"The Houston Drives Electric website updates its charging station map periodically to show where public EV charging is available. The City is a partner in the Center for Commercialization of Electric Technologies and helped with the Texas Triangle Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan, which was released in October 2012. Appendix 3B summarizes activities that encourage or facilitate PEVs and outline the number of existing PEVs and equipment in the Houston region. http://www.greenhoustontx.gov/ev/","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"In the 2008-2011 TIP, the Transportation Policy Council committed $1.5 million to fund Livable Center studies in the region. The goal of the Houston-Galveston Area Council's Livable Centers Program is to help create walkable, mixed-use places that provide multi-modal transportation options, improve environmental quality, and promote economic development. Many of the studies include proposals for pedestrian plazas and other pedestrian recommendations. http://www.h-gac.com/community/livablecenters/planningstudies/current/default.aspx","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"Indirect financial incentives are in place which work to promote desired density, and related built forms, in and around Light Rail Transit (LRT) Stations by allowing reduced parking and setbacks. Where feasible, financial incentives are provided on a case-by-case basis as administered through the Economic Development division of the City of Houston’s Mayor’s Office.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"The City has the 4th largest municipal hybrid fleet in the nation. Approximately 50 percent of the City’s nonspecialty, light-duty fleet have been replaced with hybrid vehicles. The City also has 27 Nissan Leafs in its fleet and 15 plug-in hybrids.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,Anearobic organic waste treatment plan has capacity for treatment of agricultural and commercial organic waste.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,Lightrail offers more reliability and is an improvement over bus transit times. METRO will also be celebrating its 100 millionth light rail rider in 2013.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,The City is considering energy energy efficiency programs and policies for commercial buildings.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"Priority lanes for buses include the HOV lane, HOT Lanes, and diamond lanes downtown that give priority to buses during peak hours. http://www.ridemetro.org/Services/HOTLanes.aspx","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the operations of shipping ports,,"Emission controls are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. All ships have to fuel switch within 200 nautical miles of the coast of the US per federal regulations. On March 26, 2010, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) officially designated waters off North American coasts as an area in which stringent international emission standards will apply to ships. For this area, the effective date of the first-phase fuel sulfur standard is 2012, and the second phase begins in 2015. Beginning in 2016, NOx aftertreatment requirements become applicable. http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/nonroad/marine/ci/420f10015.pdf","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the operations of shipping ports,,"Any product or good that crosses the docks of the Port of Houston must be labeled. Gaseous or liquids must be labeled, and Material Safety Data Sheets must be on the container or drum. At the Port of Houston Authority, anti-idling is currently an incentive/disincentive that will turn into a policy by the end of 2013. Developed by the Regional Air Quality Planning Committee, there is a 5-minute idling limit currently in place; however, enforcement is being developed. Signage is in place to inform port users of the idling limit.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,,,"Indirect financial incentives are in place which work to promote desired density, and related built forms, in and around Light Rail Transit (LRT) Stations by allowing reduced parking and setbacks. Where feasible, financial incentives are provided on a case-by-case basis as administered through the Economic Development division of the City of Houston’s Major’s Office. The City of Houston passed Ordinance No. 2012-739, which established an economic development program called the Downtown Living Initiative Chapter 380 Program. The purpose of the Downtown Living Initiative Chapter 380 Program (Program) is to promote economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the target area by providing economic and other development incentives for certain new multifamily residential mixed-use developments. The target area comprising the east side of downtown offers exciting attractions and amenities including Discovery Green Park, Phoenicia Market, churches and schools (including the planned HISD High School for the Performing and Visual Arts), major hotels, three of the region’s four major sports venues and the George R. Brown Convention Center, ranked in the nation’s top twenty.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"In November 2012, city voters passed a bond referendum for the Bayou Greenways Initiative. Over the next ten years, the Bayou Greenways will add new and equitably distributed green spaces and will also complete 150 miles of continuous all-weather hike and bike trails that will meander through those greenways. The Complete Streets and Transportation Plan recognizes that all streets are different. The function of the road, current and projected adjacent land use and travel demands, availability of right-of-way, community input and the level of vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic must all be considered in decisions regarding enhancements. The ultimate goal is walkable and bike-friendly neighborhoods. In 2014 nearly 60 miles of bike lanes as well as 70 miles of sidewalks were created. In 2013 the City passed a Safe Passing ordinance to keep bicyclists and pedestrians safer on city streets. In 2014 the City and BikeHouston joined forces to launch a major bike safety campaign, Goal Zero, to enforce and educate motorists and cyclists about the Safe Passing ordinance, as well as create a Houston Bike Plan for the City. The Houston Bike Plan will help make Houston a safer, healthier, more bike-friendly city. The Plan will clarify a vision and goals for biking in Houston and identify future projects to create a citywide bicycle network. This improved citywide network will serve a broader spectrum of people who bike at all skill levels, providing more transportation choices, with both on-street and off-street facilities and building on current efforts to create a well-connected citywide bicycle system. (http://houstonbikeplan.org/) The City helped pass a law, working with CenterPoint, to allow hike and bike trails along utility rights of way, which will provide a clear path of open space in Houston’s urban setting. New trails will help create a complete network of off-street bicycle paths for Houston. In October 2013 the City unveiled Texas’ first certified GreenRoads complete streets project in Midtown. In March 2015, the City completed the construction of the first two-way cycle track (Downtown Park Connector) that provides connections to nearby parks and trails.The City has launched Cigna Sunday Streets HTx. Streets are opened to bicyclists, pedestrians, families, etc and closed to car traffic. (http://www.gohealthyhouston.org/sundaystreetshtx/)","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"The City's 5-Star Program is a creative way to couple renewable energy systems and energy efficiency projects. The 5-Star Program ""sustainably"" reinvests in Houston’s historic neighborhoods. Builders receive incentives to build energy efficient homes and add photovoltaics and solar thermal as upgrades to these newly completed homes. On the regulatory side, funded by the DOE’s SunShot Rooftop Solar Challenge grant, the City worked with the Houston Advanced Research Center on streamlining and refining the solar permitting process. The City is also now working on a PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) commercial district for Houston, which will create financing that can help property owners break down the financial barriers to installing renewable energy projects. NRG Energy has a Residential Solar Solutions-Solar Leasing program: http://www.nrgressolar.com/#welcome","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"The City has a Green Building Resolution, which sets a target of LEED-Silver certification for new construction, replacement facilities and major renovations of city of Houston-owned buildings and facilities with more than 10,000 square feet of occupied space. In the LEED Rating System, there are two credits that relate to contruction waste mangement. Many projects in the community have achieved this credit.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"There are 16 miles of shared lane markings on Washington Avenue and Navigation Blvd, Antoine, Brittmore, and West Dallas.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Houston is expanding its light-rail infrastructure with three new light-rail lines currently under construction and two more in the works, going from 7.5 miles to 23 miles, spending over $4 billion to improve the system. The expanded light-rail system is an essential element of the city's plans to meet the transportation and environmental challenges of today and tomorrow, easing the growing traffic congestion, improving air quality and changing the way Houston moves. Upgrades of existing station facilities will match the new facilities. Facility upgrades include secuirty upgrades (HD camera), updated fare equipment on the platform, and new communication equipment.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"Participation in the DOE's EV Project added around 100 more Ecotality's Blink charging stations in Houston, including 39 at the airports and 29 in downtown Houston. Through this program, participants, including the City of Houston and other businesses, received charging stations at no cost and an additional credit to install the charging station. The EV Project goal is to collect and analyze data to characterize vehicle use in diverse topographic and climatic conditions, evaluate the effectiveness of charge infrastructure, and conduct trials of various revenue systems for commercial and public charge infrastructures. The Houston Drives Electric website updates its charging station map periodically to show where public EV charging is available. The City is a partner in the Center for Commercialization of Electric Technologies and helped with the Texas Triangle Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan, which was released in October 2012. Appendix 3B summarizes activities that encourage or facilitate PEVs and outline the number of existing PEVs and equipment in the Houston region. Links to Volume 1-3 of the plan are included. The City also released guidelines and long range plans to guide electric vehicle charging station deployment. (Link to attachments included) -Electric Vehicle Deployment Guidelines -Long Range Electric Vehicle plan -Micro-Climate plan The City has also streamlined the EVSE permitting process for residential installations. http://www.greenhoustontx.gov/ev/","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Houston is expanding its light-rail infrastructure with a $4 billion investment. Three new light-rail lines are currently under construction, and two more are in the works, going from 7.5 miles to 23 miles. Night services will match existing schedules, and frequency will remain at 6 minute intervals. METRO has a 1 percent sales and use tax imposed within METRO’s service area for transit activities. By voter mandate, METRO dedicates 25 percent of its sales tax for the General Mobility Program. Most of this funding is passed on to the city of Houston, Harris County and 14 multi-cities for general mobility projects.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"As of September 2011, commercial buildings in Houston had to comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2007 or 2009 IECC commercial energy code. The City has also passed a mandatory cool roof requirement for new construction and roof replacements.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Eco-district development strategy,,"There are 16 district energy systems in the city. Downtown Houston houses the Union Station District Energy Center, which has an underground piping network in downtown, totaling about 4 miles in length. The piping grid connects the district energy center with other customers, including Minute Park and the Alley Theatre. This system serves 24 buildings, which is approximately 6.5 million SF in downtown Houston. Overall, Entergy Solutions District Cooling provides service to approximately 7.2 million SF of space with an efficiency of 0.88 kwh/ton-hour. Also, the Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO) has the largest district cooling system in the country and owns and operates a CHP-based district energy system in the Texas Medical Center.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"The City of Houston is proud to be a partner with the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) in the development of this online course to represent the classroom portion of the League's Traffic Skills 101 course. The BikeEd program is designed to develop the craft and science of bicycling, the ability to use a bicycle with confidence and competence for pleasure, utility and sport under various roadway, climate and traffic conditions. It is the nation’s first free online bicyclist education course. http://www.bikeed.org/ Bike Texas, a statewide non-profit organization, has developed a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian safety education curriculum designed for four and fifth grade elementary schools. The SafeCyclist Certification Training provides teachers, public safety and youth professionals with bicycle and pedestrian safety interactive lessons and the curriculum needed to teach these life-saving skills to their students. A training session was held in July 2012 at the Houston Permitting Center. There are also programs like the Ready2Roll Cycling series, where participants learn proper riding techniques, safety etiquette, riding in groups, and basic bicycle maintenance.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"Some retail electric providers, like Green Mountain Energy, offer credits to customers for any excess energy that their qualifying distributed renewable generation facility exports to the electricity grid.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"Over 2.2 million smart meters have been installed across Houston, allowing consumers to see their yearly, monthly or daily electricity use down to 15-minute increments at SmartMeterTexas.com, get near-real time usage or bill forecasts on an In-Home Display energy monitor, and benefit from new retail electric products and services such as pre-paid service, time-of-use rates, and energy analysis tools.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,"Residents are required to place yard trimmings in city approved compostable bags for separate collection. In addition, every other month residents are provided collection of tree waste only on their heavy trash (bulky item) collection day. These materials are composted and mulched using a contracted private firm.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the operations of shipping ports,,The infrastructure is available for port electrification at the Bayport Terminal.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,"The City is working on a new innovation that would do the opposite of source separation, minimizing all separation, while achieving high recycling rates and diversion. One Bin for All would allow residents to discard all materials in one bin, treating trash as valuable assets, dramatically increasing recycling using game changing technologies. Houston will apply proven technologies and new processes, redefining municipal solid waste from a liability to a valuable asset. This first-of-its-kind innovation uses technology in a way that has never been done before. This approach has the potential for cities across the globe to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save money and create high value materials. Proven technologies (shredders, sensors, density separators and optical scanners) have been used previously in the waste, mining, or refining industries, but combined in a new process will yield a much higher recycling rate. This innovation will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve air quality, provide an easy-to-use program for residents, save money and increase revenues. In the meantime, while One Bin for All is receiving approvals, etc., the City will continue to expand its single-stream recycling program (the bins can be used as the One Bin for the program in the future, so there will be no sunk costs). The program should expand to 30k households in 2013.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"For City of Houston departments, opportunities for teleworking, flexible schedules, and compressed work weeks differ by department. The Houston-Galveston Area Council oversees the Regional Telework Program and offers free consulting services through the Commute Solutions Program to help start companies with their telework program or expand their existing telework program. They have also developed an Employer Telework Kit and offer grants to businesses wanting to begin or expand their teleworking program. http://www.mysolutionis.com/hr-management/telework/default.aspx","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,The Houston-Galveston Area Council have made efforts at increasing fuel tax and insurance.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"The Houston-Galveston Area Council Pedestrian-Bicyclist Program coordinates programs and projects that improve mobility and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists throughout the region. The Regional Bikeway Viewer is an interactive map of existing and planned bikeways in the Houston-Galveston region. Users can see the regional bikeway network in its entirety, or zoom in for a closer look at specific areas of interest. The City of Houston's Bikeway Program designs, constructs, and maintains of a citywide network of bicycle routes integrated into an overall transportation network for the Houston area. The program offers more than 300 miles of interconnected bikeway network spanning across 500 square miles. The bikeway network consists of off-road hike and bike trails, on-street bike lanes and on-street bike routes. The Houston Bikeway Network Map includes more than 300 miles of the most current on-street and off-street facilities as well as trails. http://www.mysolutionis.com/residents/commuter-services/biking-and-walking.aspx","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"Biking and walking are fun, healthy commute alternatives that energize individuals and employees while reducing traffic congestion and air pollution. Houston-Galveston Area Council Commute Solutions encourages these two alternatives by providing rewards for bicycle and pedestrian commuting trips (www.nuride.com), trail maps. http://www.mysolutionis.com/residents/commuter-services/biking-and-walking.aspx","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Brownfield redevelopment programs,,"The Houston Brownfield Program seeks to help redevelop and revitalize properties that are abandoned or underutilized due to real or perceived contamination. Brownfield Properties can include sites such as old gas stations and auto body shops, abandoned industrial facilities, and many more. Our program offers comprehensive services to help with these problem properties. http://www.houstontx.gov/brownfields/","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks,,Solid waste has 10 hybrid trucks in its fleet.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"The new 402 Quickline Bellaire operates with the efficiency of METRORail by offering limited stops to popular business centers all along the line. The new Quickline features eight state-of-the-art bus stations complete with digital “next bus” signage to inform riders when the bus will arrive. In addition, a bright blue road stripe has been painted along the entire route for easy identification. The Quickline bus also has priority at traffic lights.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"Houston Biodiesel educates about and promotes the use of clean, renewable, non-toxic, non-flammable, and domestically produced biodiesel.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,"Mayor Annise Parker announced in May 2014 that CenterPoint Energy, in partnership with the City of Houston, will convert approximately 165,000 streetlights from high pressure sodium, mercury vapor and metal halide to light-emitting diode (LED) technology. This replacement project, the largest in the nation, will reduce the City’s streetlight energy usage by approximately 50 percent, reduce the City’s municipal greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by five percent and save the City over $28 million over the life of the project.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"In January 2014, Houston City Council approved another five percent increase in the Houston Residential Energy Conservation Code. With this increase the local minimum energy efficiency requirements for new construction of one and two family homes, townhouses and apartments up to three stories in height is 15 percent above what is mandated by state law. This is the third year in a row the local code has been increased by five percent. Beginning February 1, 2014, the City of Houston Energy Code for residential structures requires that new buildings achieve 15% efficiency above the currently adopted Houston Energy Code (i.e. 15% above IECC 2009). The City has the authority to set residential building energy codes that meet or are more stringent than the statewide code.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Urban agriculture,,The City has demonstration green roof using native plants at the Houston Permitting Center.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The Tree Protection Ordinance as contained in sections V and VI of Chapter 33 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances pertains to the protection and preservation of trees and shrubs on city property. This includes trees on right-of-ways, medians, parks and other city property. A permit is required to remove any tree on city property or on a setback.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"In the City of Houston Ordinance No. 2013-208 regarding parking requirements, if a development adds bicycle spaces, is a transit-oriented development, or a historic building, it can reduce its parking space requirement. Under Chapter 26 (The Off-Street Parking Ordinance) • Require bicycle parking for new commercial, retail, and office. Provide incentives that allow for reduced automobile parking up to 10% if additional bicycle parking is provided. • Expand options within the Shared Parking table to allow more uses to participate in shared parking and expand the time periods, thereby reducing the overall number of parking spaces. Director is given discretion to waive up to 10% of the total number of spaces based upon detailed parking study. • Establish procedures and criteria to allow areas to create different parking standards, such as reduced parking requirements, expanded distance for off-site parking, or even the removal of parking requirements. These areas are called Special Parking Areas and are the next generation of Parking Management Areas. • Per requests from the community, the “Warehouse District” on the north side of Downtown has now been included in the Central Business District (CBD) – a district exempt from off-street parking requirements. • Allow a 40% reduction in the parking requirements for a protected landmarked or contributing structure within a historic district that receives an approved Certificate of Appropriateness • Allow grandfathered uses to redevelop into a less intense use without providing additional parking provided, however, they maintain existing parking spaces. • Allow a 20% reduction in the parking requirements for transit-orientated developments that opt-in to the pedestrian/transit focused performance standards found in Chapter 42. http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/DevelopRegs/offstreet/docs_pdfs/Chapter26_Ordinance_march_2013.pdf","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Chapter 42 relating to the City's land development ordinance provides guidelines on appropriate sidewalk widths and encourages connectivity. http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/DevelopRegs/dev_regs_links.html In the City's Infrastructure Design Manual, Appendix 2 presents a ""Street Design Menu"" with examples of optional roadway corridor sections that are a result of the 2009 City of Houston Mobility Planning Study. The recommended street cross sections show a multi-modal approach to street design and offer improved pedestrian crossings. http://documents.publicworks.houstontx.gov/documents/design_manuals/idm.pdf","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,The City is considering having a demonstration roofop garden.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"One Bin for All is a revolutionary idea for residents to discard all materials in one bin, treating ”trash” as valuable assets, dramatically increasing recycling using game changing technologies. This cost-neutral, technological innovation is a paradigm shift, changing how people think about waste and recycling. The concept of “trash” will be extinct and replaced by an understanding that all discarded material has value and can be recycled. Houston will apply proven technologies and new processes, redefining municipal solid waste from a liability to a valuable asset. This first-of-its-kind innovation uses technology in a way that has never been done before. This approach has the potential for cities across the globe to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save money and create high value materials. Houston’s innovation will: • Provide every residence with curbside One Bin for All services; • Decrease the volume of waste sent to landfills; • Reduce air pollution; and, • Manage waste and recycling costs. Allowing technology and new process systems to sort household materials and derive an initial 55% diversion rate, and upwards of 75% with composting, anaerobic digestion and catalytic conversion (biomass-to-fuel) is more efficient and effective. Proven technologies (shredders, sensors, density separators and optical scanners) have been used previously in the waste, mining, or refining industries, but combined in a new process will yield a much higher recycling rate. This innovation will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve air quality, provide an easy-to-use program for residents, save money and increase revenues.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The Million Trees + Houston program is adding to the city’s Urban Forest by planting more than a million new trees in a three to five year period. The program is coordinated by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Trees for Houston. Other partners include Harris County, the Texas Department of Transportation, and the Quality of Life Coalition. In the interest of creating a greener, more livable city, many private corporations are joining the effort through a special “Gift of Trees” program. http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/forestry/milliontrees.html","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Improve the efficiency of waste collection,,"In 2009, the Houston-Galveston Area Council held a workshop on the best management practices for transfer stations. The material presented was directed at both existing transfer station operators and those interested in developing a new transfer station.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Improve the efficiency of waste collection,,"In February 2015, Mayor Annise Parker personally delivered 96-gal recycling carts to residents in the Southeast community of Pecan Park, fulfilling the goal of city-wide automated curbside recycling for all residents with City of Houston solid waste collection. Council Member Robert Gallegos and City officials were also on hand to celebrate the final expansion and success of the Automated Recycling Program (ARP). In addition to the Automated Recycling Program, Mayor Parker implemented several other recycling initiatives during her terms in office including opening two new Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Centers, opening the Reuse Warehouse which diverts building material from the landfill, implementing the Business Recycling Program, implementing the Compostable Bag Program, installing Big Belly Solar Compactors and building partnerships with the private sector, such as Living Earth to recycle yard and tree waste, Cherry Companies to recycle concrete, the Houston Furniture Bank to recycle mattresses, CompuCycle to recycle electronics, the Carton Council to recycle shelf-stable & refrigerated cartons and American Textile Recycling Services to recycle textiles, clothes and shoes. http://houstontx.gov/solidwaste/press/mayor-annise-parker-delivers-promise-goal-met-city-wide-automated-curbside-recycling","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the operations of shipping ports,,The Port of Houston Authority has specific programs being developed to enhance the turnover of vehicles to be more efficient.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"In addition to the existing 7.5-mile Main Street line, METRO opened the North Line open in December, 2013, and the East End and Southeast Lines opened in May 2015. The North Line extends the existing Red Line by 5.3 miles and runs through the heart of the historic Northside, a neighborhood rooted in rail that came into being with the expansion of the Hardy Rail Lines in the 1880s. The 3.3 mile East End Line (Green Line) travels along Harrisburg from the Magnolia Park Transit Center through the historic East End to a variety of downtown entertainment and business destinations. The Southeast Line (Purple Line) begins downtown and travels southeast along Capitol and Rusk to the Palm Center near MLK and Griggs. The 6.6 mile line travels through one of Houston's oldest African-American communities and connects to Texas Southern University and University of Houston.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"Memorial Park Conservancy (MPC) and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) have started planting new trees in Memorial Park, which suffered massive tree loss after a severe drought in 2011. The Memorial Park Forestry Conservation & Management Plan will work on replanting thosands of trees.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"METRO HOT (High Occupancy Toll) Lanes allow drivers without passengers (single-occupant vehicles or SOVs) to use the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) Lane – for a toll. Traffic monitoring systems help METRO maintain traffic speeds to ensure optimal travel times for existing HOV Lane users, as well those using the METRO HOT Lanes. If speeds slow, single-occupant vehicles are not allowed in the HOV Lane. The lane is also be closed during peak traffic periods – specific to each METRO HOT Lane corridor - to single-occupant vehicles. METRO HOT Lanes benefits: -Provides new options for commuters -Increases safety and promotes quick response to accidents and issues in the lanes, thanks to additional camera monitoring -Improves air quality by reducing traffic congestion -Better utilizes existing HOV Lanes -Offers increased enforcement of the HOV Lane system -Revenue generated from tolls will contribute to the operation, maintenance and enforcement costs for METRO HOT Lanes Tolls are based on time of day and the congestion level of each METRO HOT Lane. METRO will publish the toll rate for specific corridors prior to opening, and tolls will be prominently displayed along each corridor. http://www.ridemetro.org/Services/HOTLanes/FAQs.aspx","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"The city uses its Houston Drives Electric initiative to educate the public about electric vehicles. http://www.greenhoustontx.gov/ev/ The City is a partner in the Center for Commercialization of Electric Technologies and helped with the Texas Triangle Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan, which was released in October 2012. Appendix 3B summarizes activities that encourage or facilitate PEVs and outlines the number of existing PEVs and equipment in the Houston region. http://www.electrictechnologycenter.com/pdf/Volume%201%20CCET%20-%20Texas%20Triangle%20Plan%20Oct%202012.pdf http://www.electrictechnologycenter.com/pdf/Volume%202%20CCET%20-%20Texas%20Triangle%20Plan%20Oct%202012.pdf http://www.electrictechnologycenter.com/pdf/Volume%203%20CCET%20-%20Texas%20Triangle%20Plan%20Oct%202012.pdf The City has also streamlined the EVSE permitting process for residential installations.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,There are 164 miles of signed bike routes.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"Residents may dispose of their Tree Waste at their curbside. Tree Waste is collected during ODD numbered months. This method of collecting large waste comes with the benefits of diverting materials that can be recycled from landfills, saving landfill space and valuable tax dollars. “Tree Waste” is defined as “clean” wood waste such as tree limbs, branches, and stumps.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"The Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) provides income-qualified Houstonians the opportunity to receive weatherization measures in their homes at no charge. The City has helped 13,000 Houstonians to date, spending $30 million (DOE grant funded). The City is now working with CenterPoint Energy to continue this successful program, with over $5 million committed through 2014.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"The Building Materials Reuse Warehouse, a component of the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department, benefits the community by providing space for excess building materials that would otherwise be dumped in local landfills. The Reuse Warehouse only accepts building material that is in suitable condition for reuse. http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/reuse.html","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"The new North, East End and Southeast lines dramatically increase light rail’s reach across Houston. To handle the increased capacity, METRO is quadrupling the number of light-rail vehicles in their fleet. Now three different types of vehicles – the H1, which has been operating since 2004; the H2, which is now in service; and the H3 – will carry passengers all around Houston.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Anearobic organic waste treatment plan has capacity for treatment of agricultural and commercial organic waste.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"METRO launched the System Re-imagining project in 2013. This 12 month project involved ""re-imagining"" the METROBus system from the ground up, using a completely blank slate approach. This consultant-led study, involving significant community outreach and involvement, looked to define goals and objectives for the transit system, what kind of transit services should METRO be providing, and then develop a fiscally-constrained 5-Year Transit Service Plan with both capital and operating components. The newly designed bus system will launch in August 2015. An important component of METRO's regional mobility plan, Signature Service is based on the successful Bus Rapid Transit model. The result: METRO’s 402 Quickline Bellaire route provides faster travel and fewer stops aboard high-end hybrid vehicles, plus greater reliability and increased customer convenience through the use of integrated technology, infrastructure and operational investments. http://www.ridemetro.org/Services/Bus/Quickline_SignatureService.aspx Uptown/Galleria is considering a bus rapid transit system to service the district.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"In November, 2012, city voters passed a bond referendum for the Bayou Greenways Initiative. Over the next ten years, the Bayou Greenways will add 4,000 acres of new and equitably distributed green spaces that can also serve the function of flood control and storm water quality enhancement. It will also complete 300 miles of continuous all-weather hike and bike trails that will meander through those greenways — an amenity unparalleled in the nation. Developing green corridors along the bayous with connected trails bring a smart and sustainable resolution to alleviate the City’s green space and flooding challenges. There are numerous other benefits associated with utilizing the City’s bayou corridors for green space and recreation: • Reduced doctor visits due to increased access to recreation opportunities; • Increase in use of alternative transportation for commuting along the hike and bike trails; • Increase in property values along the corridor resulting in increased revenue to the city; • Increased flood prevention due to the opportunity for wet-bottom detention areas in the newly created green spaces; • Increased water quality due to the simple plantings located strategically along the bayous, the wet-bottom detention ponds, and reduced runoff; • Increased air quality due to increased CO2 sequestration by newly planted trees and grasses, and use of trails for alternative transportation; and • Change in Houston’s image to attract the best and brightest to our city.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"Public Works & Engineering restricts parking based on times and location. Where expected traffic volumes are greatest, permanent parking is not allowed; however, some on-street parking is allowed where non-peak hour volumes allow for it. The City's Administration & Regulatory Affairs is in charge of providing fees and managing meters.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"The Building Materials Reuse Warehouse, a component of the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department, benefits the community by providing space for excess building materials that would otherwise be dumped in local landfills. The Reuse Warehouse only accepts building material that is in suitable condition for reuse. The city currently operates one location for the collection of gently used building materials that are then made freely available to non-profit organizations for reuse. http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/reuse.html","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"There is a pilot project at the intersection of Sawyer and Spring. When a cyclist activates the signal, the cyclist gets a 7-second advanced signal before vehicle traffic.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"The City launched its bike share program, Houston Bike Share, in May 2012, which is an active transportation alternative for the City. Houston’s initial phase has been successful and, received funding support from Blue Cross Blue Shield TX and the US Department of Energy, totaling nearly $2 million. On April 3, 2013, Houston B-cycle, expanded from 3 to 29 stations and from 18 to 225 bicycles. This Phase II expansion creates a presence not only in Downtown, but also in the East End, Midtown, Montrose and the Museum District/Hermann Park with four of the stations located at key METRORail stops. Phase III expansion discussions and planning include the Texas Medical Center and local universities, as well as additional neighborhoods. Pollution, traffic, and rising oil costs are just a few of the reasons why Houstonians need options for getting around. www.houston.bcycle.com The bike share system tracks availability of bikes and where the bikes can be docked via a mobile app or the website. There are currently 29 stations and 225 bikes in operation.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"The City has existing installations at the George R. Brown Convention Center, City Hall Annex, Discovery Green, and most recently, the Houston Permitting Center. The Green Building Resource Center housed within the Houston Permitting Center provides education and shows real-time energy production of its rooftop solar panels. The City's 5-Star Program is a creative way to couple renewable energy systems and energy efficiency projects. The 5-Star Program ""sustainably"" reinvests in Houston’s historic neighborhoods. Builders receive incentives to build energy efficient homes and add photovoltaics and solar thermal as upgrades to these newly completed homes. On the regulatory side, funded by the DOE’s SunShot Rooftop Solar Challenge grant, the City worked with HARC on streamlining and refining the solar permitting process. With the support of some federal grant funding, the City will be working on promoting market readiness of solar technologies. Grant funding will be used to make installing rooftop solar photovoltaic easier, faster, and cheaper for homeowners and businesses by implementing streamlined and standardized processes that will dramatically improve local market conditions. The City is also now working on a PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) commercial district for Houston, which will create financing that can help property owners break down the financial barriers to installing renewable energy projects. Using grant funding, 17 mobile solar-powered shipping containers/generators (SPACE units) were acquired through a partnership with the University of Houston Green Building Components Program and placed at fire stations, parks, neighborhood centers and schools. The generators are designed for emergency relief efforts or cooling centers during times of extreme heat. When not being used in an emergency, they are used year-round for services, outdoor classrooms or to educate the public and bring awareness to solar projects. The City is also working on a program to build 30 MW of solar power to add to the City's renewable energy mix.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,The City of Houston offers an incentive for downtown municial employees. The Downtown Employee Parking/Transit policy (AP: 3-6) states that each employee working in downtown is offered a parking space or METRO transit pass.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"The City of Houston has voluntary benchmarking programs, like the Houston Green Office Challenge and the DOE's Better Buildings Challenge, where commercial buildings can opt into disclosing their energy ratings to the City. The City is considering an energy benhmarking, audit, and disclosure policy for commercial buildings.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"The Harris County Toll Road Authority system consists of approximately 120 miles of roadway in the Houston / Harris County area and 12 miles in Ft. Bend County, for a total of 132 miles. The Westpark Tollway, Katy Managed Lanes and the Northeast section of the Sam Houston Tollway are all-electronic tolling. All-electronic tolling means there are no toll booths, and no cash payment is accepted. An EZ TAG or other interoperable Texas toll payment tag is required. ""Managed lanes"" refers to a mixed-use facility dedicated to mass transit, high occupancy vehicles (HOV), and also allows for tolling. In this case, METRO vehicles are granted free usage 24-hours a day, and HOVs are granted free usage in both directions of travel during peak times-Monday through Friday, 5am - 11am and 2pm - 8pm. Single occupancy vehicles (SOV) are allowed to use the lanes 24 hours a day for a toll, which will be charged electronically via an EZ TAG or other interoperable Texas toll payment tag. During HOV hours, drivers will need to choose their designated lane based on the occupancy of their vehicle. Rates are posted on message boards at all entrances. The lanes serve as an all-electronic tollway for all vehicles (except mass transit) during all other times. In order to maintain an optimum level of service on the facility at all times, toll rates for the managed lanes are based on time of day, vehicle occupancy and axle count. https://www.hctra.org/tollroads/","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Houston is expanding its light-rail infrastructure with a $4 billion investment. Three new light-rail lines are currently under construction, and two are more in the works, going from 7.5 miles to 23 miles. There are a total of 24 new stations under construction, 10 on the Southeast Line, 5 on the East End Line, 8 on the North line, and 1 on the existing Main Street Line. METRO has a 1 percent sales and use tax imposed within METRO’s service area for transit activities. By voter mandate, METRO dedicates 25 percent of its sales tax for the General Mobility Program. Most of this funding is passed on to the city of Houston, Harris County and 14 multi-cities for general mobility projects.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"Free and convenient transportation has returned to downtown with Greenlink. Through a partnership between the Downtown District, BG Group and Houston First Corporation, the downtown community can utilize the environmentally-friendly buses to get to popular downtown locations quickly. The buses run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), making them a cleaner transportation alternative. Greenlink is operated by METRO through an interlocal agreement with the Downtown District. This is a pilot program utilizing a CNG bus, and METRO is looking to expand its fleet with more CNG buses.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"HOUZE® Advanced Building Science Inc., along with the City of Houston, debuted the first-of-its-kind zero-energy homes in the United States, in the community of Independence Heights, just north of downtown Houston. These homes introduce a new, affordable option for buyers by producing more energy than they consume, redefining the American Dream with homes that cost less to own, operate and maintain. HOUZE® (the ""ZE"" stands for Zero Energy) Advanced Building Science Inc. is an innovative, technology commercialization company integrating disruptive technologies into real estate development and building. The company's mission is to empower the building industry with next generation building systems, materials and technologies to create affordable net-zero energy homes and buildings. It is 100% powered by natural gas and power cell. http://thezeroenergyhome.com/","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Smart grid,,"CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric’s (CPE) Smart Grid project involves deployment of a fully integrated advanced metering system and Web portal access to over 2.2 million customers, along with installation of advanced monitoring and distribution automation equipment. The project aims to reduce peak loads, overall electricity use, and operations and maintenance costs while increasing distribution system reliability. The project implements secure communications to: (1) allow smart meter customers to view their electricity consumption data whenever they want through the Smart Meter Texas (SMT) data exchange, and (2) allow CPE to effectively visualize and operate the distribution system. As a transmission and distribution service provider, CPE provides metering data to retail energy providers (REPs) through the SMT data exchange. The billing data and customer systems enable REPs to offer information feedback, new pricing programs, and other electric service options to customers. The project also deploys a more advanced distribution management system and automated feeder switching, that reduces operational costs and improves service reliability.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"The City convenved an Illegal Dumping Task Force to strategize ways to combat illegal dumping and to make recommendations as to how to improve this issue. Currently, residents may place up to 4 tires at the curb for collection during Junk Waste months. Collection crews will separate the tires from the Junk Waste. It may take up to a week before crews return and retrieve the tires. Separating the tires from the rest of the Junk Waste allows the SWMD to properly process tires.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,"In November 2012, the City launched the Urban Grows initiative. Urban Grows, part of the City of Houston’s Healthy Houston initiative, aims to help communities build vegetable gardens, farms and orchards on vacant land in areas with poor access to healthy fresh foods, often referred to as food deserts. The City of Houston will provide lots through its LARA program (Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority), which works to redevelop tax-delinquent and abandoned properties. Community members, partnering with local non-profits, foundations or churches, will then work to transform these vacant lots into usable, productive and attractive green spaces. Urban Grows is the first initiative launched as part of Mayor Parker’s new program, Healthy Houston, which is designed to reduce obesity and increase healthy eating and exercise. Healthy Houston will promote programs, policies and actions designed to reduce food deserts, promote the availability of locally-grown foods, encourage the development of sustainable food systems and promote recreational opportunities. Urban Grows will: • Encourage urban agriculture in neighborhoods, utilizing vacant City property • Improve access to healthy, affordable and locally produced food for all neighborhoods • Support education regarding the benefits of sustainable agriculture Urban Grows will complement the City’s existing efforts, including the launch of the City Hall Farmers Market and farmers markets at the City’s multi-service centers; new vegetable container gardens downtown and throughout the City; and a Grocery Access Task Force that works with grocers on providing economic tools and incentives to help spur more supermarket and grocery development in areas where they are needed.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,The City currently operates multiple drop-off locations for residents to bring recyclable materials.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Compact cities,,"Under Chapter 42 (Subdivisions, Developments and Platting Ordinance) • General development structure allows for mixed land use development. The “unrestricted reserve” designations allows parcels to be platted without any restriction to the land use. • Created optional performance standards that allow transit oriented developments to receive reduced building setbacks along the existing and proposed Metro Rail/BRT corridors. • Propose to remove the “urban area” and “suburban area” designations as defined by boundary created by Loop 610. Create a core set of rules that apply to the City and the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Establish optional, city-wide performance standards for single-family residential developments and reduced building lines for commercial, retail, and multi-family developments along major thoroughfares with a planned right-of-way of 80-feet or less. • Propose to establish a minimum lot size of 3,500 SF in the city. The minimum lot size of the ETJ will remain 5,000 SF. • Propose to allow lot size averaging within the city. Lots may be less than 1,400 SF if the average lot area in the subdivision or block face is a minimum of 1,400 SF. • Propose to allow lot width averaging within the city. Lots may have an average lot width of 18-feet within a subdivision or block face as long as no lots are less than 15-feet in width. • Propose to require lots immediately adjacent to the public street and opting into a reduced building setback performance standard to have a front door and pedestrian access to the public street.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"The Energy Efficiency Incentive Program (EEIP) provides a financial incentive to help office building owners, property managers and tenants located in the City of Houston to reduce energy consumption and increase the economic performance of their building. The Houston Green Office Challenge provided education on energy performance contracting and helping building owners/property managers find resources to help fund energy efficiency retrofits.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"The City launched its bike share program, Houston Bike Share, in May 2012, which is an active transportation alternative for the City. Houston’s initial phase has been successful and, received funding support from Blue Cross Blue Shield TX and the US Department of Energy, totaling nearly $2 million. On April 3, 2013, Houston B-cycle, expanded from 3 to 29 stations and from 18 to 225 bicycles. This Phase II expansion creates a presence not only in Downtown, but also in the East End, Midtown, Montrose and the Museum District/Hermann Park with four of the stations located at key METRORail stops. Phase III expansion discussions and planning include the Texas Medical Center and local universities, as well as additional neighborhoods. Pollution, traffic, and rising oil costs are just a few of the reasons why Houstonians need options for getting around. There are currently 29 stations and 225 bikes in operation. www.houston.bcycle.com","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"Shaded paths to bus stops are available at numerous bus stops across the city. Also, in the Houston-Galveston Area Council Livable Centers studies, there are recommendations for improved sidewalk connectivity and more street trees, which will increase accessibility of bus services. http://videos.h-gac.com/CE/livablecenters/Downtown-EaDo_Livable_Centers_Study.pdf","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"There is no existing data, but the Planning Department will be tracking new bike parking going forward as new projects get permitted. The department will work with GIS staff to consider ways to present the data. Also, the City and cycling advocacy group, Bike Houston, are evaluating how to document existing bicycle parking locations.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Water,Water metering and billing,,Code enforcement has impact fees for connecting buildings to the City's water and sewer sytem.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"City Mobility Planning is a joint initiative between the departments of Planning & Development and Public Works & Engineering (PWE) in partnership with the Houston-Galveston Area Council the regions Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The City of Houston is trying to get ahead of transportation challenges. The Houston Planning Commission has established several committees to examine a range of development and growth issues. One of the committees, the General Plan committee, established mobility and drainage as top priorities and recommended a programmatic framework to address these issues. City Mobility Planning (CMP) will be the framework for evaluating transportation issues in the city and extra-territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Part of the study looked at ways to improve intersections and access to trail networks. http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/DevelopRegs/mobility/CMP.html In November, 2012, city voters passed a bond referendum for the Bayou Greenways Initiative. Over the next ten years, the Bayou Greenways will add 4,000 acres of new and equitably distributed green spaces that can also serve the function of flood control and storm water quality enhancement. It will also complete 300 miles of continuous all-weather hike and bike trails that will meander through those greenways — an amenity unparalleled in the nation. Developing green corridors along the bayous with connected trails bring a smart and sustainable resolution to alleviate the City’s green space and flooding challenges. This project will incorporate pedestrian signage.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"For a fee, the city currently offers collection of recycling to small businesses near residential collection routes. This is a new program currently being piloted in a few areas with the intent to grow the program to more areas over time. http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/business_recycling.html","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"METRO has 1,230 buses. With an extensive network of bus routes and convenient Park & Ride facilities helping to ease rush-hour commutes, the METRO Bus System keeps the Houston region moving. METRO is paving the way for a cleaner Houston with 443 transit diesel-hybrid buses in operation. Since 2003, METRO has been actively working to improve the air we breathe with state-of- the-art technology that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by more than 50 percent and offers substantial savings in fuel. Hybrid technology is METRO’s current choice for vehicles and each year, as part of its fleet replacement plan, METRO purchases 100 buses.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Compact cities,,"Since its inception in the early 1830s, Houston has encountered many transformations. The development of Houston from a tiny village to a substantial metropolitan city is recognized and interpreted through its remaining historic structures. In 1995, City Council adopted Houston’s Historic Preservation Ordinance in effort to help preserve the significant reminders of the city's collective past as represented through the built environment. Through this ordinance, the City of Houston offers a process and methods to maintain Houston’s architectural history. Landmark and Protected Landmark designations allow for both recognition and protection of individual historic structures, while Historic District designations encourage the recognition and protection of neighborhoods with distinct historic character by classifying a specific bounded area historically significant.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"Community outreach programs include presentations to schools, neighborhood associations, business groups and more. The Solid Waste Department has mascots to represent recycling and encourage kids to get involved. The City has also participated in an incentive program called Recycle Bank that offers rewards in the form of coupons to residents for recycling.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"In February 2015, Mayor Annise Parker personally delivered 96-gal recycling carts to residents in the Southeast community of Pecan Park, fulfilling the goal of city-wide automated curbside recycling for all residents with City of Houston solid waste collection. Council Member Robert Gallegos and City officials were also on hand to celebrate the final expansion and success of the Automated Recycling Program (ARP). In addition to the Automated Recycling Program, Mayor Parker implemented several other recycling initiatives during her terms in office including opening two new Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Centers, opening the Reuse Warehouse which diverts building material from the landfill, implementing the Business Recycling Program, implementing the Compostable Bag Program, installing Big Belly Solar Compactors and building partnerships with the private sector, such as Living Earth to recycle yard and tree waste, Cherry Companies to recycle concrete, the Houston Furniture Bank to recycle mattresses, CompuCycle to recycle electronics, the Carton Council to recycle shelf-stable & refrigerated cartons and American Textile Recycling Services to recycle textiles, clothes and shoes. http://houstontx.gov/solidwaste/press/mayor-annise-parker-delivers-promise-goal-met-city-wide-automated-curbside-recycling","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,An app for bike and ped routes has been discussed and is under consideration.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The Tree Protection Ordinance as contained in sections V and VI of Chapter 33 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances pertains to the protection and preservation of trees and shrubs on city property. Under this ordinace, City Council has been given the power to designate a green corridor to consist of right-of-ways of a major thoroughfare and building setback areas of abutting and adjacent properties in order to enhance the beauty of our city. Within the corridor, existing trees are given enhanced protection and the varieties of acceptable new trees are listed. The ordinance requires any tree removal in the corridor to be authorized by city permit, and the tree must be replaced by a specifically stated formula. This applies to trees affected by new construction or renovation of existing structures or parking lots.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Developing the green economy,,"The Houston Green Office Challenge is a friendly competition for commercial office tenants that acknowledges participants for their achievements in greening their operations through Mayoral and media recognition. The Green Office Challenge helps participants move down the path towards environmental sustainability and, in some cases, towards third-party green building certification through the ENERGY STAR and LEED™ rating systems.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"METRO HOT (High Occupancy Toll) Lanes allow drivers without passengers (single-occupant vehicles or SOVs) to use the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) Lane – for a toll. Traffic monitoring systems help METRO maintain traffic speeds to ensure optimal travel times for existing HOV Lane users, as well those using the METRO HOT Lanes. If speeds slow, single-occupant vehicles are not allowed in the HOV Lane. The lane is also be closed during peak traffic periods – specific to each METRO HOT Lane corridor - to single-occupant vehicles. METRO HOT Lanes benefits: -Provides new options for commuters -Increases safety and promotes quick response to accidents and issues in the lanes, thanks to additional camera monitoring -Improves air quality by reducing traffic congestion -Better utilizes existing HOV Lanes -Offers increased enforcement of the HOV Lane system -Revenue generated from tolls will contribute to the operation, maintenance and enforcement costs for METRO HOT Lanes Tolls are based on time of day and the congestion level of each METRO HOT Lane. METRO will publish the toll rate for specific corridors prior to opening, and tolls will be prominently displayed along each corridor. http://www.ridemetro.org/Services/HOTLanes/FAQs.aspx","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Water,Water recycling and reclamation,,"Two golf courses take water from water treatment plants and use it for irrigation. Also, there are commercial/industrial treated water users who make great efforts to be water efficient.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,,Many buildings have replaced boilers.,"(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Houston,31108,USA,Houston,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"METRO launched the System Re-imagining project in 2013. This 12 month project involved ""re-imagining"" the METROBus system from the ground up, using a completely blank slate approach. This consultant-led study, involving significant community outreach and involvement, looked to define goals and objectives for the transit system, what kind of transit services should METRO be providing, and then develop a fiscally-constrained 5-Year Transit Service Plan with both capital and operating components. The newly designed bus system will launch in August 2015.","(29.7601927, -95.3693896)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Jaipur,35915,India,Jaipur,C40,2015,Buildings,Building codes and standards,,The city has out in place a city wide building efficiency standards in consultation with Indian Green Building Council,"(26.912434, 75.787271)","(20.593684, 78.96288)" City of Jaipur,35915,India,Jaipur,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,,"(26.912434, 75.787271)","(20.593684, 78.96288)" City of Jaipur,35915,India,Jaipur,C40,2015,Water,Water recycling and reclamation,,Rain Water Harvesting is mandatory for all buildings,"(26.912434, 75.787271)","(20.593684, 78.96288)" City of Johannesburg,31115,South Africa,Johannesburg,C40,2015,Energy Supply,,,,"(-26.2041028, 28.0473051)","(-30.559482, 22.937506)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Currently being considered by governmment.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Landfill management,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,This is part of the city's greening and landscaping programme currently on going.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,Currently being agressively pursued.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,This currently being agressively pursued by state government across the statewide.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,Awaititng approval.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,Expanding or increasing bus routes while acquiring new buses to expand to more routes.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,Construction of more bus stops for the convenience of commuters,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,Construction of more bus lanes currently on going.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,Building of more bus shelters and upgrading existing ones.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,upgrading existing buses and acquisition of new ones.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,Organizations and individuals have brought in fuel saving devices to be attached to fuel tanks. They are in the process of being fully introduced into the market.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,Awareness campaigns on the need to switch to bio-fuels are currently on going. These are being done by the state government in conjunction with NGOs and international organizations.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"With the launching of the first phase of the light rail project, other station facilities are gradually being upgraded and rebuilt.","(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,This is currently in the pipeline but is being donr gradually due to paucity of funds.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Improve the efficiency of waste collection,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Currently being considered by government.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,"Solar street light being experimented in some streets, landscaped sites and public parts","(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Low carbon industrial zones,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,This is being done by the Central Government. Permission is yet to be given to the city for the Independent Power Project (IPP),"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,Lagos Waste Management Authority currently enforces the source seperation policies,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,Lagos Waste Management Authority currently manages these re-use schemes.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,The city through the Lagos Waste Management Authority is in charge of this.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,This is being done through the waste to wealth programme like the nylon buy back scheme.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,This initiative is been executed by the state waste management authority which is an arm of the ministry of the evvironment.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,The city through the ministry of agriculture organises awarness campaigns to this effect.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,Smart lighting,,Street lights computer controls are being worked on.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,Smart lighting,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,Smart lighting,,Street lighting are timed so that they come on when it is dark,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,Legislations in this regard are currently being considered.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,Parking restrictions are aslo being considered.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,Some road tolls have been introduced with a view to generating funds for more developmental projects.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Public enlightenment campaign is an integral part of waste management in the State,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,The city currently pursues aggressive awareness programmes statewide.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Waste collectors are paid monthly for services rendered.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Waste managers are paid monthly fees.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Public waste bins have been put in strategic location city wide for collection by waste managers.,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Lagos,31167,Nigeria,Lagos,C40,2015,Water,Water metering and billing,,,"(6.524379, 3.379206)","(9.081999, 8.675277)" City of Los Angeles,10894,USA,Los Angeles,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,All of the measures cited are being done in all sectors throughout the city,"(34.0522342, -118.2436849)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Los Angeles,10894,USA,Los Angeles,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,,"(34.0522342, -118.2436849)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Los Angeles,10894,USA,Los Angeles,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,,"(34.0522342, -118.2436849)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Los Angeles,10894,USA,Los Angeles,C40,2015,Water,Water recycling and reclamation,,,"(34.0522342, -118.2436849)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Los Angeles,10894,USA,Los Angeles,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the operations of shipping ports,,,"(34.0522342, -118.2436849)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Los Angeles,10894,USA,Los Angeles,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will get 33% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020 and at least 40% by 2035.,"(34.0522342, -118.2436849)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Los Angeles,10894,USA,Los Angeles,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,All of the measures cited are being done in all sectors throughout the city,"(34.0522342, -118.2436849)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Los Angeles,10894,USA,Los Angeles,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,,"(34.0522342, -118.2436849)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Los Angeles,10894,USA,Los Angeles,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,,"(34.0522342, -118.2436849)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Los Angeles,10894,USA,Los Angeles,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,,"(34.0522342, -118.2436849)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Los Angeles,10894,USA,Los Angeles,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,,"(34.0522342, -118.2436849)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Los Angeles,10894,USA,Los Angeles,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,Most buses are already CNG. Now moving to pilot electric/Zero Emission Buses,"(34.0522342, -118.2436849)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Los Angeles,10894,USA,Los Angeles,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,All of the measures cited are being done in all sectors throughout the city,"(34.0522342, -118.2436849)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"Support community organisations to run training Provide training for international students","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"Actions from Bicycle Plan 2012-2016 include: - Actively work with community groups and schools to promote bicycle safety education and awareness and provide support for them to apply for funding - Continue to support the Annual Ride to Work and Ride to School days, to promote the benefits of riding - Coordinate information about the cycling network, cyclist safety and the safety of other road users on the City of Melbourne website, and through electronic media, map websites and the production of TravelSmart maps","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Brownfield redevelopment programs,,"The Municipal Strategic Statement identifies urban renewal precincts for denser brownfield development. Structure plans identify opportunities for sustainable built environment, including sustainable building design, sustainable precinct infrastructure, transport infrastructure and open space.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"1. Commercial Building Disclosure (Federal) 2. Level 2 audit required to access Environmental Upgrade Agreements.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,Market segmentation research done. Annual retrofit survey sent out to commercial buildings. Quarterly report based on Commercial Building Disclosure (Federal) data.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"Energy Water and Waste Efficiency policy (enabled via C187 Planning Scheme Amendment) requiring minimum standard for new commercial and residential buildings. Voluntary commitment through 1200 Buildings and City Switch programs to increase NABERS rating of existing buildings.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,CitySwitch requires signatories to achieve and maintain an accredited NABERS (energy rating) and report annually on improvement measures.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,Voluntary commitment through 1200 Buildings and City Switch programs to increase NABERS rating of existing buildings.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Compact cities,,Melbourne Planning Scheme provisions and upcoming amendments in progress (for urban renewal areas) define height limits which in practice result in effective density requirements.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Compact cities,,The opportunity for sustainable precinct scale infrastructure has been identified in Structure Plans for urban renewal precincts.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Eco-district development strategy,,Council is funding study for a district within the City to investigate feasibilty of a district system.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,"The City of Melbourne has established Community Gardens within the municipality, most recently in the Docklands precinct.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,The City of Melbourne has developed a Green Roof growing guide and is working to ensure approvals for rooftop gardening is streamlined.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,"The City of Melbourne promotes green roofs, walls and facades by providing web based information, running the quarterly community series Canopy: Melbourne Green Roof Forum, and by developing guidelines on how to design, construct and maintain green roofs, walls and facades.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Building energy management systems can be funded by loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000) and Environmental Upgrade Agreements.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Heating and cooling efficiency can be funded by loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000) and Environmental Upgrade Agreements.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Insulation projects can be funded by loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000) and Environmental Upgrade Agreements.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Projects can be funded using loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000) and Environmental Upgrade Agreements, which place a statutory charge on existing commercial buildings.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Resources, seminars, advice. Projects can be funded by loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000) and Environmental Upgrade Agreements.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,A partnership program that delivers home energy efficiency advice and recommendations for energy efficient appliances and products.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,Smart Blocks program provides information and support to encourage owners corporations to tune or upgrade HVAC systems to optimise energy efficiency.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"A partnership program that delivers home energy efficiency advice and recommendations for energy efficiency lighting. Incentives to encourage owners corporations to switch to energy efficiency lighting in common areas of apartment buildings (project complete)","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,A partnership program that delivers home energy efficiency advice and recommendations for insulation products.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"CitySwitch is a voluntary energy efficiency program for commercial tenants. CitySwitch delivers energy audits, workshops, financial incentives and interactive online platforms to facilitate energy efficiency upgrades across the city.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Lighting projects can be funded by loans offered by the Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000), Environmental Upgrade Agreements. There are also Energy Saver Incentives available under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (a State government incentive).","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,Urban forest precinct plans intend to enhance the ecological values in connectors between open space through tree and understorey planting.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,Council is a keen advocate for roof top gardens etc (eg Council House 2).,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The City of Melbourne’s parklands are highly valued local and regional facilities. These are well protected in the Melbourne Planning Scheme. Council’s Open Space Strategy identifies existing gaps in open space provision and projects future requirements based on projected growth across the municipality. A Planning Scheme amendment is in train to require a developer contribution to open space in Council’s growth areas. Council’s Urban Forest Strategy provides the vision, principles, strategies and targets to create resilient landscapes, design planting to enhance community health, well being and values and to create liveable and sustainable landscapes.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,Targeting increase to 40% public realm canopy cover by 2040. This is approximately doubling the existing canopy.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"Current target to plant 3,000 trees per year.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"Actions identified in Transport Strategy 2012: - Work with the state government for separate bus rights-of-way","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"Actions identified in Transport Strategy 2012: - Work with the state government and the Bus Association to improve bus frequency - Work with the state government to improve the NightRider bus service including consideration of smaller more flexible buses - Investigate designing centre of the road bus operation on high-frequency routes in the city - Work with the state government, Bus Association and operators to improve bus service frequency and average route speeds.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"Actions identified in Transport Strategy 2012: - Install north bound bus lanes on Queen Street in the central city","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"Actions identified in Transport Strategy 2012: - Work with Department of Transport to improve the performance of bus interchanges (priority) - Extend bus stops where necessary by removing on-street parking or other measures and improve bus stop amenity","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"Actions identified in Transport Strategy 2012: - Advocate to improve the overall energy efficiency of the train network and in particular increase the use of low-carbon and clean-source energy to power Melbourne's train system - Advocate to increase the energy efficiency of Melbourne's tram system and the use of low-carbon and clean-source energy.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"Actions from Transport Strategy 2012 include: - Work with the state government to assess the applicability of electric vehicle technologies and other innovations in the city","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"Actions from Transport Strategy 2012 include: - Work with the taxi industry and the state government to develop a more efficienct and effective fleet","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Actions identified in Transport Strategy 2012: - Work with state government to change traffic signalling to prioritise tram movements - Work with state government to reduce tram and bus delays by providing dedicated tram rights of way - Work with state government and tram operator to improve tram frequency and average running speeds.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Actions identified in Transport Strategy 2012: - Work with the state government and train operators to ensure that areas around train stations provide excellent pedestrian access. - Work with state government to ensure the municipality's urban renewal areas are planned to prioritise direct, high quality, high capacity pedestrian links for 800m around existing stations. - Work with the State Government and tram operator to design and construct level-access stops in the municipality as part of a whole-of-streetscape renewal. Include a review of the function of existing level-access stops - Work with the state government and tram operator on the construction of level access stops in the municipality to comply with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act - Work with the state government and tram operator to ensure the design of new level-access tram stops have excellent pedestrian accessibility with the surrounding footpath network.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Actions identified in Transport Strategy 2012: - Work with the state government to achieve the conversion of the suburban rail network into a metro style system . This could increase the capacity of the train network from approx. 135 to 256 trains an hour in the morning peak. - Advocate for the hours and days of operation of Flagstaff Station to be similar to other City Loop Stations","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Actions identified in Transport Strategy 2012: - Work with state government and tram operators to implement the long term reconfiguration and extension of the tram network in urban renewal areas. -- Work with state government to ensure the municipality's urban renewal areas are planned to prioritise direct, high quality, high capacity pedestrian links for 800m around new stations.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the efficiency of freight systems,,"Actions from Transport Strategy 2012 include: - Work with state government and freigh stakeholders to develop a central city last kilometre freight delivery strategy including an analysis of freight movements, options for consolidation and low impact distribution","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Actions from Transport Strategy 2012 include: - Public bike share scheme with 50 bicycle stations and 600 bikes - Work with stakeholders to review the operation of the bike share scheme and develop joint strategies to increase its use including a review of the location of the bike stations - Update the bicycle plan with a strategy to connect up the bike share stations in the central city with a network of safe and attractive bicycle routes.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"Geothermal heating projects can be funded by loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000).","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"heat pumps can be funded by loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000).","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"Residential solar bulk buy delivered to make it simple for home owners to switch to solar electricity. Rebates on offer to owners corporations to install solar to power common areas of apartment buildings (Ongoing) Solar electricity projects can be funded by loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000) and Enviornmental Upgrade Agreements.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,A partnership program that delivers home energy efficiency advice and recommendations for solar hot water products.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Actions from Bicycle Plan 2012-16 include: - The City of Melbourne will undertake an annual review of requests for more bicycle hoops via the City of Melbourne’s Pathway system and Bicycle Network Victoria’s Pinpoint system and ensure these are located close to shops and cafés and popular destinations that provide stronger natural surveillance. - The City of Melbourne will investigate options for converting a number of car parking spaces to bicycle parking at locations around the municipality. Locations will include Federation Square, the University of Melbourne, RMIT, Queen Victoria Market, Bourke Street near Spring Street, the northern end of Exhibition Street and on many of the little streets. An evaluation of these bicycle parking areas will include a cost benefit analysis - Work with bicycle advocacy groups, transport management associations, building managers and employers to encourage improved workplace end-of-trip facilities and accessible bicycle parking - Work with state government to increase the amount of secure bicycle parking at train stations for inbound passengers and increase the amount of public bicycles for outbound passengers - Investigate how the City of Melbourne can provide improved bicycle parking at large events","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Actions from Bicycle Plan 2012-16 include: - Install more early starts (and finishes) for cyclists at signalised intersections to complement priorities for pedestrians and public transport on priority routes - trial and install consistent bicycle signage and stencils for wayfinding to key locations according to standards agreed with Victorian municipalities","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Actions from Bicycle Plan 2012-16 include: - High priority off-road routes will be built and upgraded in 2012–13 to improve connections and support cyclists travelling to and from the central city","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Actions from Transport Strategy 2012 include: - Work with the state government to provide excellent quality pedestrian access to all public transport stops, stations and interchanges - Prepare pedestrian accessibility plans for the precincts around Flinders Street and Southern Cross Stations - Works with the state government to ensure that the municipality's Road Network Operating Plan provides a high level of prioirty to pedestrian trips","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Actions from Transport Strategy 2012 include: - Expand the program of opening streets for temporary pedestrianisation","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Actions from Bicycle Plan 2012-16 include: - High priority on-road routes will be built and upgraded in 2012–13 to improve connections and safety and support cyclists to travel to, from and within the central city. The development of each project is subject to a community engagement process - The City of Melbourne will work with VicRoads to design, build and upgrade routes on or adjacent to arterial roads they control. The development of each project is subject to a community engagement process and extensive collaboration with VicRoads","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Actions from Transport Strategy 2012 include: - Work with the state government to reduce the information and infrastructure barriers to universal acces in the public and active transport system","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,"The Public Lighting Strategy identifies initiatives to improve the energy efficiency of lighting, including the large-scale transition to more efficient lighting (including LED).","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"Resources, seminars, advice. Projects can be funded by loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000) and Environmental Upgrade Agreements.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"Exploring finance and governance models for solar farms in the city. Projects can be funded by loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000) and Environmental Upgrade Agreements.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"Micro wind projects can be funded by loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000) and Environmental Upgrade Agreements.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"Biomass heating projects can be funded by loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000).","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"Combined heat and power projects can be funded by loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000).","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"Fuel cells can be funded by loans offered through Sustainable Melbourne Fund (up to $500,000).","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,,"Incorporating plans for district scale cogeneration energy systems in the City's strategic planning documents. Assisting State Government planning agencies in planning for district energy systems. Providing strategic support to developers in urban renewal precincts in planning for district energy systems.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,"100 apartment buildings (20,000 apartments/dwellings) involved in recycling program that aims to improve recycling systems.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,Shared recycling scheme in highly dense commercial area (restaurants/cafes).,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"Once a year drop-off day, residents can bring their e-waste for recycling.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,Recycling collection available for all rateable properties.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Smart grid,,,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,Smart lighting,,Opportunities for smart lighting in appropriate locations will be identified in the city's streetlight strategy.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,Smart lighting,,Sensor based lighting has been trialled. Opportunities for further smart lighting in appropriate locations will be identified in the city's streetlight strategy and evaluated based on suitability in specific locations.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,Smart lighting,,Solar lighting has been trialled in the city's parks. Opportunities for further solar lighting in appropriate locations will be evaluated.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,Smart lighting,,Opportunities for timed lighting in appropriate locations will be identified in the city's streetlight strategy.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Buildings,Switching to low-carbon fuels,,Promotion of Greenpower options.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"The City of Melbourne is located at the hub of the metropolitan Melbourne’s public transport system and as such is well served by public transport. The City of Melbourne’s Transport Strategy 2012 addresses opportunities and gaps wherein investment in transport infrastructure and services can be augmented to deliver a high quality integrated walking, cycling, public transport and freight network. The Council is progressively advocating for and implementing, as relevant (eg bike lanes), initiatives from the Transport Strategy.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"Strategic Planning framework identifies future public transport nodes and concentrates dense urban renewal projects around these. Victoria’s Regional Rail project currently under construction and the Melbourne Metro rail project (planned)","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,The Melbourne Planning Scheme applies reduced parking requirements across the municipality compared to the metropolitan provisions. Visitor parking permits are also limited in new developments.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"Strategic Planning framework identifies future public transport nodes and concentrates dense urban renewal projects around these. Council is a strong supporter of the proposed Melbourne Metro rail project. This rail loop will boost capacity along the line in particular in City North provide a direct catalyst for significant development in Arden Macaulay (Arden Central station).","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"Actions from Transport Strategy 2012 include: - Investigate an amendment to the planning scheme to set maximum car parking rates for all land uses - Investigate opportunities for new parking capcity to be constructure so that it can be converted to more productive uses in the future - Discourage the provision of long term commercial parking, particularly in the central city, and encourage conversion of existing long-term commuter parking into affordable short stay parking or other uses. - Optimise parking accessibility to meet the needs for universal access - Provide an effective resident-only parking permit scheme to established dwellings that have little or no option for on-site parking","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"Actions from Transport Strategy 2012 include: - Work with the state government to better understand various transport pricing signals and the effect that they have on influencing transport choices.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Urban agriculture,,"The Growing Green Guide for Melbourne: - guidelines for the construction of green roofs, walls and facades in Melbourne - Policy options paper developed with three adjoining councils - Feasibility assessments for potential demonstration sites","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,Methane recovery in place at waste water treatment plants.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,In place at waste water treatment plants. Looking at other opportunities.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Water,Water recycling and reclamation,,None to date.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Water,Water recycling and reclamation,,"Not in place at present in municipality, but being considered.","(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Melbourne,31109,Australia,Melbourne,C40,2015,Water,Water recycling and reclamation,,A number of storm water harvesting and building scale black water systems in place.,"(-37.814107, 144.96328)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Eco-district development strategy,,"FutureBuilt is a ten-year programme (2010-2020) with a vision of developing carbon neutral urban areas and high-quality architecture. The aim is to complete 50 pilot projects – urban areas as well as individual buildings – with the lowest possible greenhouse gas emissions. Requirement to be a FutureBuilt project is a reduction of GHG emission from energy use, transport and construction by 50% towards business as usual. http://www.futurebuilt.no/english1","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"There is an increased focus that public transport infrastructure must be in place when new neighbourhoods are developed, and that new neighbourhoods are planned where infrstructure projects are planned.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"The last three years 380 parking spaces in the streets have been removed in Oslo, and Oslo is working to remove more parking Spaces.This is to speed up the public transport flow and to meet a target saying that all growth in transport will be done by public transport, walking and cycling.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,Smart lighting,,,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"A plan to speed up and make public transport flow more easily through the city was completed in 2013, and implementation of measures started.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,"CSA is increasingly on the agenda in Oslo. There are local groups promoting it, encouraging local farmers to start CSA. A new strategy on agriculture has proposed that the municipality investigates CSA on farms owned by the municipality. The strategy is not yet adopted.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,"Oslo has made an action Plan for Sustainable Food. Some of the actions proposed are to reduce food waste, reduc the consumption of meat and more ecological food.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,A city wide system of bike lines is being built. The city tries to better maintain sidewalks and bike lines at winter to promote more non-motorized transport.,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,Phasing out of oil heating and switching to heatpumps is supported by The Oslo Climate and Energy Fund.,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,"In February 2010, a biogas plant was opened at the Bekkelaget wastewater treatment plant. Here, biogas is produced from sewage sludge and upgraded for use as transport fuel. Biogas from sewage is climate-neutral. It is being used to fuel 45 buses and 100 heavy vehicles, mainly refuse collection trucks. Emission reduction based on 5400 tons/year x 20 years","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Transmission and distribution loss reduction,,"Hafslund nett has the local electricity grid concession. Both Hafslund and the national grid owner Statnett are working toward renewal of the high voltage and medium voltage distribution grid that serves Oslo. Additionally, Oslo is working to promote the development and uptake of smart grid technologies within the city.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,Smart lighting,,Almost 20 % of the public lighting in Oslo are dynamic. Our target (not yet adopted) is that all street lights shall be dynamic and energy efiicient in 2025.,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,"On the main sewage pipeline towards the Vestfjorden Sewage Plant (VEAS), one of the world's largest heat pumps produces around 90 GWh / heat / year.This energy is used as one of the sources for renewable base load in the district heating system.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Compact cities,,"Integrated in City Master Plan and regional plans / strategies: Within the Ciy, new developments should take place in the city centre, near the fjord, near stations and other public transport nodes, and along important public transport axes. In parts of the region outside Oslo, the city is also collaborating with planning authorities to produce strategic plans that will encourage both compact land use near the stations and increased capacity in public transport.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,The District heating system is converting to 100 % renewables within 2016 and sufficient progress is being made.,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"All public transport in Oslo is required to only use renewable energy by 2020. In 2020 we believe in buses with a mixture of bio diesel, bio gas, hydrogen and electric. Sufficient progress is being made.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Waste,Landfill management,,"There are no operating landfills in Oslo. At the closed landfills in Oslo, methane gas is captured and used for energy production. The plant consists of 221 gas wells connected to 11 ‘gashouses’.The gas is distributed to a combustion plant equipped with gas engines. The energy is converted into district heating and electricity distributed through the regular grids. As the landfill is phased out, existing gas wells will be upgraded and more wells will be installed.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the efficiency of freight systems,,Oslo has been working towards the national authoritites to be able to establish low-emission zones. Recently the Parliament gave the authority to decide this to the municipalities.,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"Greenbelt towards the City Foretst and Hills ""Marka"" limit expansion of building zone. There are also strategies to maintain the green corridors between the ""Marka"" and the Fjord. Oslo is one of the first cities in Europe to designate and map quiet areas in the city. Data on current noise levels in these areas has been collected.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,Oslo was earlier not allowed to require low-emissions taxis due to national legislation. A legal amendment has changed this and it is up to now up to the counties to decide if they will require green taxis.,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Buildings,Building codes and standards,,"National regulation for building codes is mandatory. The municipalities are not allowed to require higher standards for non-municipal buildings. The City of Oslo took initiative for a working group for local pilot scheme for early introduction of stricter building codes. As the national government has decided to introduce passive house levels in the building code for 2015, the national authority did not allow for local pilot. However, the Planning Agency is prioritizing projects with higher environmental standards. The FutureBuilt program also requires higher energy standards than the national regulation.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"Oslo has had a tollring for more than 20 years. Now almost 80 % of the income goes to finance public transport. Since 2007 there has been a slight reduction in the number of cars that crosses the toll barrier, while the number of passengers on public transport has increased by more than 30 per cent. Part of the explanation is probably a toll-price increase, combined with reduced fares on public transport and improvements of the public transport service.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"National legislation requires energy performance rating for all buildings sold, rented and for all large buildings in the country in compliance with the European Energy Performance in Buildings Directive. All municipal building corporations in Oslo are in compliance and this is expected to have a positive effect of the market for private sector performance rating.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"Oslo has kerbside collection of food waste, plastic packaging, paper/cardboard as separate fractions, in addition to residual waste. Food waste, plastic packaging and residual household waste is separated and deposited in differently coloured bags and transported at two optical sorting plants. Glass and metal packaging, textiles (used clothes) hazardous waste is brought to recycling points all over the city. Bullky waste and hazardous (in larger amounts) is brought to 9 local recycling centres and 2 large car based recycling centres.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the efficiency of freight systems,,"Oslo currently manages the project ""Green Urban Distribution"" that include the development of environmentally friendly and efficient solutions for the distribution of goods in the city through better organization, new services and applications of technology. The main objective is to develop environmentally friendly and efficient solutions for freight distribution in the center of Oslo.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,The Oslo Climate and Energy Fund is the main financing mechanism for several energy efficiency measures offered by the City of Oslo,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,Phasing out of oil heating and switching to district heating is supported by the Climate and Energy Fund of Oslo.,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,Oslo covers 40 % of the investment costs when private housing wants to install solar electricity. This is done through the Climate- and Energy Fund.,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Instruments to fund low carbon projects,,The Climate and Energy fund will probably be further developed towards supporting innovative green projects.,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"Waste incineration from The Waste to Energy Agency in two plants with a capacity of 410 000 tonnes of waste yearly. The two plants are producing district heating that equivalent of 83 200 households (832 GWh), and the electricity use of 26 400 households (132 GWh) in the City of Oslo.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,Oslo is not working towards the city centre where more efficient lighting is one of the components. It is also a high priority to phase out the mercury vapor lamp and replace it by LED.,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,"All household food waste is collected for anaerobic treatment in the city’s own biogas plant and production of bio methane, which fuels city busses, and soil enhancer which returns vital minerals and humus to farming soils. Garden waste from households, parks and professional gardeners are received for composting. The outcome from the composting is returned to private and professional gardeners.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Developing the green economy,,The city of Oslo has been actively involved in the development of a Norwegian Version of Breeam Communitie.,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"Currently 2 fuelling stations for FCEV in Oslo, and 2 further stations in the Oslo region (Drammen and Lillestrøm Hynor). About 20 FCEVs in Oslo and the surrounding Akershus County. One filling station for the 5 pilot FCEV Hynor Bus project at Rosmersholm. Oslo has developed a hydrogen strategy together with Akershus.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Developing the green economy,,"""Business for Climate"" is initiated and owned by the Governing Mayor of Oslo. The local business community is invited to sign the Oslo Climate Pact, where they commit to helping the City of Oslo to reach their emission target and to report on their own progress. To date (April 2015), about 70 companies have signed the Climate Pact. Network meetings give local businesses an informal araena to discuss solutions with the city`s politicians. Some local companies have also been invited to monthly meetings to discuss the climate and energy strategy of Oslo.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,Oslo has an increasing movement of organizations and individuals who focus on climate smart Food. Intolife/Intofood teaches chefs and families to cook more climate friendly food. Intolife’s family activities are supported by the municipality. The City of Oslo has just made a draft for an action plan for sustainable food 2015-2018.,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Brownfield redevelopment programs,,"Transformation of former industrial sites has long been a key strategy in Oslo. Current developments of this kind are most visible at Bjørvika at the waterfront of Oslo – the new Fjord City. Public outdoor spaces, the waterfront promenade and the urban spaces will open up Oslo to the fjord and the sea beyond. The main concept in the town planning is the seven commons, pedestrian-based urban spaces. The common spaces make the seafront directly accessible to residents in the neighbourhoods behind and will be served by the Oslo Tramway.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"There are many incentives for electrical vehicels in Oslo: Free parking, free access through the toll ring, access to the bus lanes and on a national level lower taxes.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"Integrated in City Master Plan and regional plans / strategies: Within the Ciy, new developments should take place in the city centre, near stations and other public transport nodes and along important public transport axes. In parts of the region outside Oslo, the city is also collaborating with planning authorities to produce strategic plans that will encourage both compact land use near the stations and increased capacity in public transport.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,"Oslo has a long history of allotment gardens. The municipality owns the land and rents it out on long-term contracts to different allotment garden associations. During the past years (2011-2015) Oslo has got several new temporary user-driven allotment gardens, constituting hundreds of pallet grow boxes, most of which have been supported by the municipality.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"Oslo has bike scheme systems that track availablility of bikes and location for drop off, electrical vehical station mapping, real-time information on public transit routes etc.","(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,Oslo is preparing a new strategy for green roofs which will include rooftop farming and vertical farming,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Oslo,14088,Norway,Oslo,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,Oslo has about 1000 charging points owned by the municipality by 2015.,"(59.9138688, 10.7522454)","(60.472024, 8.468946)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Instruments to fund low carbon projects,340000,Specific mechanisms to give incentives for private co-owners to retrofit their buildings.,"(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"Developping logisitc and deliveries platforms to connect with rail or river, charter for sustainable urban logistics: management of motorized fleets, delivery tracking, sharing space and resources, non-road modes of delivery , practice preferred parking rates for low-emission vehicles (small or electric), the extension of time slots of delivery for commercial vehicles meeting certain standards...","(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,5000,"promote cycling: bike paths, traffic adjustments for cyclists, bike-free service, pedestrian zones, specific urban planning to improve safety and pleasure for pedestrians and bikes and reduce room for cars","(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,150000,,"(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,"An important programme to bring agriculture closer to Paris, to improve quality...","(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Eco-district development strategy,,"All new urban area is a ""laboratory"" of Paris Climate and Energy Action Plan: green infrastructure, renewable energies, low energy consumption and GHG emissions...","(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,500000,Developpement of district heating.,"(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"specifically for bus systems to inform Parisian of next bus, priority lanes,","(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Buildings,Building codes and standards,570000,"Objective 50kW/m²/year Mandatory to be 30% better in energy consumption compared with national standards","(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,Important renovation programme for public lightings in the city,"(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,250000,"Biodiversity action Plan adopted in November 2011: aim to create 40 new wetlands or ponds within the city by 2020. New mayoral targets for the 2014-2020 period: create30 ha of green spaces open to the public, create 100 new ha of green roofs and facades, of which a third for food production, plant 20,000 new trees in Paris.Unable to assess in CO2e Characterisation and creation of green and blue corridors","(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"Velib', autolib', free mobile apps to improve the use of public transports...","(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,620000,,"(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",550000,"Improve and increase of the public transport offer : new tram, new metro, extension of opening hours...","(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,1000000,whole city scale programme and lobbying campaign to reduce waste,"(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,1245000,Give incentives to develop urban farming,"(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,Aim to retrofit social housing and private buildings by 2020 with 80kW/m²/year performance in order to reduce 25% energy consumption.,"(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Water,Water metering and billing,60000,Operation led by Eau de Paris (drinking water supplier and producer company owned by the municipality) to raise public awareness about the “water treasure,"(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,900000,"creation of new centres promoting recycling, reusing and trading.... lobbying campaign to reduce waste","(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Paris,31175,France,Paris,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"sharing car free, aids for hybrids taxis vehicules, change motors of ols buses,","(48.856614, 2.3522219)","(46.227638, 2.213749)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"Green building incentives, SAECs, Utility rebates and loans","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"Install raised platforms, curb cuts","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Developing the green economy,,Philadelphia Navy Yard attracting clean tech industries as part of the Consortium for Building Energy Innovation (CBEI).,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,PARC Solar Energy Project,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,Safe Routes to School.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,Target to reduce citywide building energy consumption by 10% from 2008 levels by 2015.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"Philadelphia City Council passed a mandatory energy benchmarking and disclosure law in 2012. Starting in 2013, commercial buildings over 50,000 square feet began annually benchmarking and reporting energy scores, which will become public beginning summer 2014. Visit www.phila.gov/benchmarking for more details.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"Through the Smart Future Greater Philadelphia project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and PECO, PECO is installing 600,000 smart meters and a meter data management system in the Philadelphia region.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,See above. Industrial and commercial are one and the same for the purposes of this legislation.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,See above.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,"In 2011 Mayor Nutter convened the Food Policy Advisory Council (FPAC) to advise the City of Philadelphia on how to develop responsible policies that improve access for residents to culturally appropriate, nutritionally sound, and affordable food that is grown locally through environmentally sustainable practices. The FPAC is currently prioritizing work on hunger prevention, local food procurement, vacant land, and food waste reduction.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,See Target 2. http://www.phila.gov/green/PDFs/Greenworksprogressreport.pdf,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,Energy-efficient system incentives are available through PECO's Smart Ideas program.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"Increase Stability of Fairmount Park Ecosystem. City secured competitive $1.8 million Wildland Fire Management grant from U.S. Department of Agriculture. Grant funds will support a more stable, functional, and sustainable ecosystem in Fairmount Park","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,Philadelphia Parks and Recreation's Urban Forestry and Ecosystem Management Division is implementing the Parkland Forest Management Framework completed in fall 2013.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"Philadelphia Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Philadelphia Water Department and the Trust for Public Land (TPL) on the Parks for People program to create new green play spaces in underserved neighborhoods. The first site in the pilot, William Dick Elementary School, was completed in 2014, and seven additional sites are currently in design.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The number of greened acres in Philadelphia tripled in the last year, from 102 in 2012 to 323 in 2013. This marks significant progress towards the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)’s goal, set out in its Green City, Clean Waters plan, to reach 450 new greened acres by 2015. Many types of green infrastructure projects installed on private property, public streets, and at schools and other institutions help to manage stormwater.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The Food Policy Advisory Council's Vacant Land Subcommittee recommends that the City continue to implement existing disposition policies, which create a pathway to permanence for gardens with a sustained track record of maintenance and broad community support. These and other urban agriculture policies, including considering discounted pricing for food-producing projects, should be used as a starting point for new Land Bank policies. In 2013 the subcommittee began work on a vacant land inventory and analysis. The City should work with the FPAC to utilize this information to expand opportunities for new gardens and market farms. The subcommittee also launched a Soil Safety Working Group this year, which will make policy recommendations for vacant lots this year.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"In fall 2013 Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR) celebrated planting their 100,000 tree since Mayor Nutter took office. The more than 10,000 trees planted in 2013 bring Philadelphia a third of the way to the Greenworks goal of planting 300,000 trees. PPR plants trees in public parks and street tree pits, and gives free trees to residents for planting in front, back, and side yards through its TreePhilly program. Since its launch in 2011, TreePhilly has given 8,000 trees to residents and taught a wide audience of Philadelphians about tree planting and maintenance.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,Installed new bus shelters,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from aviation,,"Electric vehicles, hybrid vehciles, and CNG vehciles for ground transportation and luggage transport are all in use at Philadelphia International Aiport.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,Hybrid diesel buses and regenerative braking systems: http://www.septa.org/sustain/pdf/septainable15.pdf,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,Anti-idling legislatio nin place since 2009.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,"SEPTA’s bus fleet features 472 hybrids, with plans to add an additional 205 by 2015, when approximately one-half of SEPTA’s bus fleet will be powered by hybrid-electric technology. Among these 205 new hybrid vehicles will be SEPTA’s first 60-foot articulated hybrid-electric buses.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,The Streets Department issued regulations allowing Philadelphia residents who own or lease an electric vehicle to apply for a reserved electric vehicle parking space on the street in front of their residence.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,Future initiative to Facilitate Use of Electric Vehicles,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,See http://www.septa.org/sustain/pdf/septainable15.pdf,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the efficiency of freight systems,,Loading zones expanded in key Center City business districts in 2010.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the operations of shipping ports,,,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Philadelphia's IndeGo bike share system launched in April 2015. See www.rideindego.com,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,The City has installed 463 new U-shaped bike racks since 2009.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"The Philadelphia Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan was adopted by the City Planning Commission in June 2012. The Plan identifies strategies and specific recommendations to increase the number of people walking and bicycling in the city by improving the safety, connectivity, convenience, and attractiveness of pedestrian and bicycle networks.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Secured $17.2 million competitive U.S. Department of Transportation grant to fill critical gaps in the City’s walking and biking trail network. Plan to expant to a total of 400 miles of bike lanes in addition to the approximately 40 miles of separate trails located within Fairmount Park. In February 2010, with the support of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, the City of Philadelphia received $17.2 million to fill critical gaps in the City's bicycle and pedestrian trail network. The funds are from the U.S. Department of Transportation's highly competitive Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Complete Streets Handbook published 2012.http://philadelphiastreets.com/pdf/CS%20Handbook_2013.pdf,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Mayor Nutter signed Executive Order on Complete Streets in 2009. The order requires consideration of the safety and convenience of pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users, and motor vehicle drivers. Complete Streets Handbook published 2012. http://philadelphiastreets.com/pdf/CS%20Handbook_2013.pdf","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"428 miles of bike lanes completed. Number of Philadelphians commuting by bicycle nearly tripled from 2000-2013, to more than 14,000.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Complete Streets Handbook published 2012. http://philadelphiastreets.com/pdf/CS%20Handbook_2013.pdf,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Low carbon industrial zones,,Philadelphia Navy Yard attracting clean tech industries as part of the Consortium for Building Energy Innovation (CBEI).,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"Philadelphia International Airport sends deicing fluid directly to anaerobic digesters at the Philadelphia Water Department's Southeast Water Pollution Control plant. This program reduces aviation operating expenses, generates revenue for PWD, and produces useful biogenic methane.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,In November 2013 the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) completed construction on its 5.6 megawatt biogas cogeneration system at the Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,Accessory use in zoning code provides for micro-wind generation,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,PGW CHP program provides incentives for and Biogas CHP project,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,See Target 4 of Greenworks Update: http://www.phila.gov/green/PDFs/Greenworksprogressreport.pdf,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,Philadelphia Gas Works offers CHP incentives to commercial customers as part of EnergySense: http://www.pgworks.com/business/fueling-the-future/combined-heat-power,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,See Target 4. http://www.phila.gov/green/PDFs/Greenworksprogressreport.pdf,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,,District steam conversation project to generate 100% natural gas complete,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,,In November 2013 the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) completed construction on its 5.6 megawatt biogas cogeneration system at the Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"The City has expanded residential e-scrap recycling to be part of its Convenience Center drop-off program at all three centers. Computers, monitors, TVs and more are accepted.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"Incentive-based Philadelphia Recycling Rewards program launched December 2009. The program will mail participants a Philadelphia Recycling Rewards sticker that they then have to place on their collection carts. On pick up days, trucks that are retrofitted with RecycleBank technology will weigh the recyclables and convert it into points which are then deposited into your personal RecycleBank.com account. The program records the amount of material a community recycles and rewards residents RecycleBank Points that can be redeemed for discounts, gift cards, or charitable contributions at participating merchants and nonprofits.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"Fairmount Park composting underway, commercial composting feasibility evaluation underway. City encouraging backyard and small-scale neighborhood composting.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,see above,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,Switching to low-carbon fuels,,"The City of Philadelphia continues to support and promote the EPA Green Power Communities program. Large institutions, small businesses, and residents also participate by purchasing renewable energy credits","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,Switching to low-carbon fuels,,Purchase and generate 10% renewable energy of overall energy use at Philadelphia Airport,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Buildings,Switching to low-carbon fuels,,Philadelphia Gas Works' EnergySense program provides incentives for customers to switch to natural gas: http://www.pgworks.com/index.aspx?nid=334,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,A Draft Environmental Impact Study and Alternative Analysis is now underway for the Norristown High Speed Line Extension into King of Prussia. The study is expected to be complete in 2015.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"SEPTA is developing a comprehensive TOD database, which will provide a framework for promoting sustainable land use policies and developments at all SEPTA stations. A typology system will be used to evaluate stations on a line-by-line basis, recognizing that TOD projects should take into account differences among communities.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,Section 14-800 of new Philadelphia Building code,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,Currently reducing Parking Ratios for Buildings with Designated Bike and Car Share Spots.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Urban agriculture,,Rooftop and vertical farms/gardens are not a priority in Philadelphia due to the surplus of vacant land which is suitable for agricultural use.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Philadelphia City Council introduced a bill in April 2015 placing a five cent fee on single-use bags. The bill is currently under consideration.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,see above,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"Construction and demolition recycling rates exceeded 90 percent in 2013, the most recent data available.","(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) completed construction on its 5.6 megawatt biogas cogeneration system at the Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant. The system produces 85 percent of the electricity and all of the heating required on site.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,PWD exploring feasibility of food waste digesters at wastewater treatment plants,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Philadelphia,31181,USA,Philadelphia,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,,,Floor-Area Ratio Bonuses in new zoning code.,"(39.952335, -75.163789)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"Portland offers a number of bicylce training opportunities through the active transportation program. These include lunchtime brownbags, Portland By Cycle classes and repair clinics. We have special training programs for Women on Bikes and Safe Routes to School. Trainings cover topics that everyone on a bike can appreciate, from the basics of starting out to maintenance, shopping by bike, riding through the rainy season and more.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"Portland Safe Routes to School is a partnership of the City of Portland, schools, neighborhoods, community organizations and agencies that advocates for and implements programs that make walking and biking around our neighborhoods and schools fun, easy, safe and healthy for all students and families while reducing our reliance on cars. SmartTrips is the name for the City's programs to encourage alternative transportation choices. The City seeks to make sure everyone who lives, works or runs a business in Portland knows about all the options they have for getting around. By choosing to walk, bike, take transit, and carpool Portlanders increase fitness, save money, reduce traffic congestion, and help maintain a liveable environment.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Brownfield redevelopment programs,,"The Portland Brownfield Program is a resource for property owners, developers, and community members who have questions or concerns about potentially contaminated land. The program answers questions about buying or selling property, regulatory process, available funding, gardening on urban sites, environmental assessment, or anything else related to contaminated land. The program works to bring brownfields back into active use. The Brownfield Program currently administers two grants from the Environmental Protection Agency: A $400,000 grant to assess contamination on properties around the city, with a target area of outer East Portland A $1 million grant to provide loan fund (RLF) for cleanup on private properties http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/article/316740 The City exploring opportunities for additional incentive structures to accelerate brownfield redevelopment. The 2015 Climate Action Plan includes a goal to clean up and redevelop 60 percent of brownfields by 2035, action 4EE.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,The City of Portland has adopted a commercial building bench-marking and disclosure policy for buildings over 20k sq feet. http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/66256,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,The City publishes a website with the names and locations of buildings that have achieved LEED and EnergyStar certification.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,This is an action from the City's Climate Action Plan,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,BPS has developed a preliminary home energy performance policy proposal. The Energy Trust of Oregon’s energy performance score for existing homes would be a tool to support the proposal. The County and City continue to monitor national best practices in energy performance ratings in consideration of future action at the local level.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Compact cities,,"Portland zoning code drives development and growth in areas where density is desired - access to transit, services, jobs, etc. The City of Portland’s density bonus (floor area ratio) and transfer programs reflect a number of programs adopted from 1988 through 2003. The programs were instituted to meet a range of public policy objectives, such as increasing housing in the Central City, and have been successful to varying degrees in achieving these objectives.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Compact cities,,"The City has 5 designated ecodistricts - South of Market, South Waterfront, Lloyd, Gateway and Lents.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Developing the green economy,,"Portland's Economic Development Strategy includes a Clean Tech cluster. http://www.pdxeconomicdevelopment.com/index.html Top Initiatives Include: Analysis and action plan for each clean tech industry: Creating national and perhaps global competitive advantage for the clean tech industries in Portland requires the active engagement of each of the industries. Portland Development Commission (PDC) is convening thought-leaders from each industry as a first step in a process to identify opportunities and barriers in each industry and, ultimately, to develop a strategy to exploit opportunities and remove barriers. Research and development of eco-districts: Eco-districts represent the opportunity to merge Portland’s knowledge in green building with its expertise in urban planning in order to get a head start in developing capabilities in a nascent industry that is likely to grow at a rapid rate in a carbon-constrained economy. Vestas Expansion Project: Vestas, the largest wind turbine manufacturer in the world, has established its North American headquarters in Portland. As demand for energy from renewable sources continues to grow and Portland continues to be recognized as a leader in the wind energy development industry, it is important to assist Vestas with the growth of its headquarters office to maintain this base of expertise in Portland.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Eco-district development strategy,,"The City has 5 designated ecodistricts - South of Market, South Waterfront, Lloyd, Gateway and Lents.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,"Since the adoption of the 2009 Climate Action Plan, Portland Parks and Recreation has built several hundred new community garden plots, in existing gardens, and new sites constructed since 2009. Other organizations and partners have built an additional 284 plots since 2009.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,The City is working on a pilot roof top garden on top of a publicly owned parking garage. The city also allows private building owners to do roof top agriculture.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,This is supported by action 1G in the 2015 Climate action plan.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,This is supported by action 1E in the 2015 Climate action plan.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"The City of Portland established Clean Energy Works Oregon in 2010 and charged the new organization with the dual mission of reducing carbon emissions and creating family-supporting jobs. CEWO has expanded its whole-home retrofit financing program beyond the City of Portland. Over 4,000 homes have received whole-home energy remodels since the beginning of the Clean Energy Works Portland pilot. www.cewo.org This is additionally supported by Action 1F to in the 2015 Climate Action Plan to retrofit an additional 1,000 homes by 2020.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,This has been a long standing strategy of the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services. Objective 13 of the 2015 Climate Action Plan addresses this strategy.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,Food waste and yard debris are collected curbside for all single family residences every week.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,"Portland businesses are required to recycle paper and containers, metal and glass.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The City (BES and PP&R) acquired over 230 acres of natural areas through a variety of City programs and partnerships. In the summer of 2011, BES began restoration on the historic floodplain of Johnson Creek through the East Lents Floodplain Restoration Project. BES began re-vegetating the project site in fall 2011 with 70,000 native trees and shrubs. Four rock weirs, two culverts, and one pedestrian bridge were removed from a tributary of Johnson Creek as part of the Veteran’s Creek Restoration Project to restore the natural function of the stream. At a single Baltimore Woods restoration work day, 21 volunteer community members planted 400 native oak plants to enhance oak woodland habitat and natural stormwater management. A citywide natural resource inventory was adopted by City Council in 2012. The inventory will provide updated information on the quality and quantity of natural resources remaining in Portland, and can be used for natural resource restoration and protection efforts citywide. In April, 2011, City Council adopted the Airport Futures plan that contained an updated natural resource inventory and updated environmental zoning protections for areas within the Columbia Slough watershed and near the Portland International Airport.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The City is currently working to develop Thomas Cully Park, which is on the site of a former landfill in NE Portland.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,The Community Gardens program has provided gardening opportunities for the physical and social benefit of the people and neighborhoods of Portland since 1975. There are 50 community gardens located throughout the city.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,Portland Public Schools (not part of the City of Portland government) has an open policy for public use of their school yards.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"Portland Parks & Recreation Natural Area Acquisition Program focuses on buying land from willing sellers. http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/44698 Four overall criteria for natural area acquisition were detailed: -Protecting large, intact areas -Protecting sites with exceptional biodiversity values (habitats and species) -Improving connectivity within a regional system of natural areas -Buffering current natural areas","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,The city has goals to support reforestation as part of restoration efforts in addition to tree planting and tree canopy goals.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/60477,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The City's Grey to Green Program planted 7,348 trees, since 2009, through a partnership with Friends of Trees, an on-call contract, and via Treebate, a residential yard tree planting incentive program. The Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) planted 377 trees at local schools and removed invasive plant species on 1.2 acres of City property. The City also continues to provide tree maintenance for Parks and some City-owned properties including establishment care, pruning, canopy raising, removals, and hazard abatement.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"Note that public transportation is provided by TriMet, a public entity that is independent of the City of Portland.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"Trimet has been working for years to standardize accessibility to Bus and Light rail. All buses include lifts. More than 10 million bus and MAX trips are taken by seniors and people with disabilities each year. Another 1 million trips are taken on LIFT, TriMet's door-to-door paratransit service for those who can't use regular buses and trains. As the elderly population grows (it's expected to more than double in the Portland area by 2035), so does our need for high-quality, accessible transit.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,The City currently requires B5 and E10 in all diesel sold within the City of Portland.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"http://chargeportland.com/info.asp Charge Portland is a City of Portland campaign that promotes electric vehicles, including easy steps for permitting charging stations and mapping of existing charging stations and availability. One of the key areas in Portland's strategy is to address streamlining the permitting process for charging stations. Currently, it is possible to obtain a permit instantly online and have the installation inspected in as quickly as 24-48 hours. 2015 Climate Action Plan action 7B. The 2015 Climate Action Plan sets the goal to add 8,000 electric vehicles by 2020, Action 7A.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"The City currently has a Renewable Fuel Standard that requires all diesel sold within the City to include B5 and all gasoline to include E10. http://www.portlandonline.com/bds/index.cfm?c=44630","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks,,"The City requires 19 residential garbage and recycling haulers to use at least 20 percent biodiesel in their diesel collection trucks, resulting in over 400,000 gallons of biodiesel (B100) usage annually. The City and County continue to incorporate sustainability requirements and evaluation criteria such as diesel emission reduction, biodiesel and idle reduction into solicitation documents when feasible. The City also requires the haulers to meet engine emission standards, which require retrofited exhaust systems or newer trucks.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks (private),,The city is helping to facilitate the switch to electric vehicles by installing charging stations. We currently have 65 fast charging stations installed in the State of Oregon with the majority in the Portland metro area.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks (private),,The City currently has a Renewable Fuel Standard which requires all diesel sold in the City of Portland to include B5 and all gasoline to include E10.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"The City is currently working on expanding the existing streetcar system and Trimet is working on expanding the light rail system with the new Orange line completing construction Fall 2015. Once the light rail opens and the new Tilikum Crossing bridge is in service it carry the streetcar (which is currently a U shaped route) in a full loop through the inner city. The Bridge will carry light rail, street cars, buses, bikes and pedestrians, but no private automobiles.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"While the City does not have jurisdictional control over transit service, the City has funded free youth tansit passes to make transit more accessible to all youth in Portland.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the efficiency of freight systems,,"Sustainable Freight Strategy http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/406590 The Central Eastside Industrial District and other close in industrial areas - serve as a platform for freight consolidation by providing a centralized location for private warehousing and distribution functions. The 2015 Climate Action Plan includes Action 5C to implement the freight strategy by 2020.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Improve the efficiency of waste collection,,The City currently has geographical franchising for residential garbage and recycling service.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"The 2015 Climate Action Plan includes Action 4S to Implement a large scale bike sharing program in the central city and adjacent neighborhoods, including options for sharing of cargo bikes.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"5,000 bike racks are installed in Portland’s right of way to accommodate the high demand for bicycle parking, including: 87 bike corrals with multiple bike racks in on-street parking spaces at major destinations. These are installed based on property owner request.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"-15 intersections have bicycle-specific traffic signals to improve safety by reducing conflicts and unpredictability and to make traffic move more efficiently. -26 bicycle boxes at 20 intersections raise visibility of cyclists for drivers turning right.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"All 59 miles of neighborhood greenways include signage to guide people on the route and help get them where they are going - Markings on the pavement and signage let you know where the Greenway goes and what's nearby, like parks and business districts. Signage also indicates mileage and travel times.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"The City has 181 miles of bike lanes, 3 cycle tracks, and 9 buffered bike lanes. More than 50 more miles are funded to be installed in the next few years.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"The City has a variety of improvement intiatives to make pedestrian crossings more accessible. http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/292754","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"The City has a number of pedestrian plazas and is looking to expand these, including turning alley's into pedestrian cooridors.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,Garbage is collected every other week but recycling and composting collection is collected weekly.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,The City mandates that businesses that generate large quantities of food scraps recover this material.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"http://chargeportland.com/info.asp Charge Portland is a City of Portland campaign that promotes electric vehicles, including easy steps for permitting charging stations and mapping of existing charging stations and availability.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"59 miles of Neighborhood Greenways, 79 miles of bike/pedestrian paths. Neighborhood Greenways are residential streets with low volumes of auto traffic and low speeds where bicycle and pedestrians are given priority. The goals are to: -Reduce auto cut-through - Speed bumps and traffic diverters keep cars trying to avoid main streets from cutting through on neighborhood streets. -Provide safer bicycling and pedestrian connections - Pavement markings alert people driving to expect people bicycling; improved crossings and curb ramps make pedestrian mobility easier and safer. -Reduce auto speeds - Speed bumps help slow automobile traffic on greenways. -Help people across our busier streets - Improved crossings at main streets help people walking and bicycling cross more easily.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"The City has a variety of programs to serve pedestrians, including maps and walking distance signage in downtown. http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/34778","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,By the end of 2016 100% of the City's street lighting will be LED. Currently all of the City's traffic signals are second generation LED.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"Anaerobic digestion provides biogas that fuel two 865-kW turbines at Columbia Blvd. Wastewater Treatment Plant (converting biogas to electricity). The annual generation is 12,636,000 kWh, which is 7.9% of the City's total energy use for municipal operations.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"The City currently has a renewable fuel standard which requires all diesel sold in the City to include B5 and all gasoline to include E10. http://www.portlandonline.com/bds/index.cfm?c=44630","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"Portland is beginning to focus on the development of community-scale, collectively-funded solar systems. Community solar provides an alternative for residents and businesses unable to install solar on their own rooftops. We have explored a number of options for different publicly owned facilities.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"Through the Solar Now! program the City saw an increase in the installation of on-site renewable energy systems. In just two years the goal of 10 megawatts of solar electric generation was exceeded. As of December 2014, there are 17 megawatts of total installed capacity. Installations by government agencies, businesses and local residents all contributed towards achieving this goal. This figure does not include additional solar installations resulting from Oregon’s feed-in-tariff pilot, which launched in April 2010 and is now leading to new projects. The City supported two Solarize Portland campaigns resulting in over 570 installations since the program’s inception in 2009. This work is supported by the 2015 Climate Action Plan Portland action 3B, with the goal to install an addtional 15 megawatts by 2020. The City is beginning to focus on the development of community-scale, collectively-funded solar systems. Community solar provides an alternative for residents and businesses unable to install solar on their own rooftops. This is supported by the 2015 Climate Action Plan action 3C. The City has also installed a number of solar electric systems on City facilities, including: East Portland Community Center Matt Dishman Community Center Fire Stations 16, 18 and 25 Roof-mounted solar at Groundwater Pump station Water Bureau Meter Shop Power parking meters ONI NPNS building Combined these systems generate 437,200 kWh per year. The 2015 Climate Action plan supports more solar on city facilities and sets the goal that 15 percent of the city's energy is generated from onsite renewables.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"The City's Solar programs (mentioned above) also promotes installation of solar hot water heating. The City has three solar water heating systems installed on City facilties including: Wilson High outdoor swimming pool East Portland Community Center Aquatic Center Showers Meter Repair Shop Together, these systems generate thermal energy equivalent to 189,000 kWh per year.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"The City is also working closely with multiple partners and members of pilot ecodistricts to advance neighborhood scale sustainability efforts. After completing assessments, the pilot ecodistricts are identifying projects that include district-wide energy efficiency retrofits and food waste composting.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,"Through the Solar Now! program the City saw an increase in the installation of on-site renewable energy systems. In just two years the goal of 10 megawatts of solar electric generation was exceeded. As of December 2014, there are 17 megawatts of total installed capacity. Installations by government agencies, businesses and local residents all contributed towards achieving this goal. This figure does not include additional solar installations resulting from Oregon’s feed-in-tariff pilot, which launched in April 2010 and is now leading to new projects. The City supported two Solarize Portland campaigns resulting in over 570 installations since the program’s inception in 2009. This work is supported by the 2015 Climate Action Plan Portland action 3B, with the goal to install an addtional 15 megawatts by 2020. The City is beginning to focus on the development of community-scale, collectively-funded solar systems. Community solar provides an alternative for residents and businesses unable to install solar on their own rooftops. This is supported by the 2015 Climate Action Plan action 3C.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,See Solar programs described above.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"ReUse PDX is a coalition of Portland area non-profit organizations that promotes creative reuse. The City’s Be Resourceful campaign partnered with ReUse PDX at the Better Living Show in March 2011 at the Expo Center. BPS participated in related diverse community events, including partnering with Multnomah County’s Aging and Disability Services to offer a series of presentations in low income community gatherings. These efforts resulted in conversations with more than 5,000 residents about fixing and maintaining, sharing, repairing and purchasing durables. Over 300 community members also shared their stories at these events so they could be shared online and encourage others to participate. Re Use is a key component of the Be Resourceful Campaign. (www.portlandonline.com/bps/beresourceful). Portland’s Bring Your Bag campaign, launched in conjunction with the City’s ban on single use plastic bags, provides tips and information to help Portlanders reduce waste by using reusable bags at check out. BPS is on the board of the Portland Reuse Alliance which is working to support a Repair Cafe that would be a place for residents to bring household items in for repair.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"Promoting donating food for reuse (sharing seeds, food, food buying coops, food exchanges) instead of composting through the CAN campaign.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"The City promotes existing local resources like the Resourceful Use material exchange location. Businesses can exchange materials with other businesses that need those materials.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"The City promotes the Fork It Over program to connect caterers and businesses with food relief programs. www.forkitover.com","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"There are two regional public transfer stations, and the City provides financial support to three neighborhood collection points for recyclable materials that are not collected through the curbside collection program.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,The City's Sustainabilty at Work program provides free technical assistance to industrial customers.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,There are two regional public transfer stations.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,The City promotes the State of Oregon ECycles product stewadship law.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"The City promotes the Oregon ECycle. www.oregonecycles.com The City also donates all of its computers and electronics to Free Geek when they are replaced as part of routine upgrade cycles. www.freegeek.com","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,The City promotes the Oregon ECycle. www.oregonecycles.com,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,Pay as you throw and every other week garbage collection vs. weekly recycling and compost is an incetive for source separation.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,The City provides recognition to businesses through the Sustainabilty At Work program. http://www.sustainabilityatworkpdx.com/.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,The City's Sustainabilty at Work program provides recoginition for businesses.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,The City requires residential and commercial haulers to collect and transport segregated recyclable materials.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,Residential and haulers are required to collect and transport food scrapes and yard debris. Commerical haulers are required provide options for organics collection and transport.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,The City promotes in house composting as well as curbside collection.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Rates charged for curbside collection of residential garbage are based on the size of collection container. Residential curbside collection offers four different garbage container sizes and the cost increases based on volume.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"The City continues to expand and enhance its construction waste program. Outreach continues to contractors and construction firms through an improved website (www.recyclingnutsandbolts.com), a new resource guide promoting alternatives to demolition and the creation of a class about construction waste management for contractors.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation Smart Trips program sponsors a regional carpool matching system. The City has a number of car sharing networks like Get Around, Uber, Lyft, Car2Go.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,The City currently has both telecommuting and flexible work schedule policies for City employees.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"The City of Portland Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Systems Plan support policies and investments that align walking, biking and transit options.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,The city has provided data to google maps to developing a mapping program/app for walking,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"Portland Safe Routes to School is a partnership of the City of Portland, schools, neighborhoods, community organizations and agencies that advocates for and implements programs that make walking and biking around neighborhoods and schools fun, easy, safe and healthy for all students and families while reducing our reliance on cars. http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/40511 SmartTrips is the name for the City's programs to encourage alternative transportation choices. The City seeks to make sure everyone who lives, works or runs a business in Portland knows about all the options they have for getting around. By choosing to walk, bike, take transit, and carpool Portlanders increase fitness, save money, reduce traffic congestion, and help maintain a liveable environment. http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/43801","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Urban agriculture,,The City is working to install a rooftop pilot garden on the top floor of a city owned parking garage. The city also allows installs of roof top gardens on private buildings.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"Be Resourceful: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/53145 1. Support Reuse 2. Fix and Maintain 3. Borrow, Share and rent 4. Buy Smart (durables, planning ahead and gifts of experience) Climate Action Now: www.portlandcan.com","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"The City of Portland offers commerical business the Sustainabilty at Work Program http://www.sustainabilityatworkpdx.com/. The program offers comprehensive, free assistance for any Portland organization looking to create a more sustainable workplace. Advisors, backed by the resources of the City and its expert partners, assess your opportunities to conserve resources, improve efficiency, save money and provide a healthy and quality workspace for employees. Waste reduction and recycling assistance and outreach is a key service the program delivers.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"Curbside collection of residential garbage is limited to one container every other week, additional garbage is charged per bag. Residential curbside collection has 4 different garbage container sizes and the cost increases based on volume.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Tipping fees for commercial garbage are based on the tonnage of garbage disposed.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,There are fees for hauling any waste to the landfill and fees for residential customers who leave out more than one garbage can every other week.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"The city currently has a ban on polystyrene foam. The City currently has a ban on carry-out plastic bags for large retailers; in the first year of the ban, reusable bag use increased 300 percent. In 2012 City Council extended the ban to all retailers with a phased implementation. Plastic bags will be banned from all retailers and restaurants by October 2013 (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/56157).","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"The city currently has a ban on polystyrene foam. The City currently has a ban on single-use carryout plastic bags for some retailers, and this policy will be extended to all retailers and restaurants as of October 2013 (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/56157).","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Tipping fee for garbage.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"The city currently has a ban on polystyrene foam. The City currently has a plastic bag ban for some retailers and In the past year since the initial ban went into effect, we’ve seen a 300 percent increase in reusable bag use. Plastic bags will be banned from all retailers and restaurants by October 2013 (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/56157). The first phase of the expansion goes into effect on March 1, 2013, and includes retail establishments and food providers with stores greater than 10,000 square feet. All other retail establishments or food providers will be required to provide only recycled paper bags or reusable bags at checkout by Oct. 1, 2013.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"We require businesses to recycle 75% of all containers and paper. The city currently has a ban on polystyrene foam. The City currently has a ban on single-use carryout plastic bags for some retailers, and this policy will be extended to all retailers and restaurants as of October 2013 (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/56157).","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,We have a ban on single use plastic bags and polystyrene.,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Recognition for businesses that participate in Portland Composts!,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"When a construction permit is pulled over $30,000 it triggers the requirement to recycle construction waste.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"The City supports ResourceFull Use: ResourceFull Use provides manufacturers and industry with workshops and a website-based mechanism to assess resource needs and actively exchange resources (e.g., use the waste of one organization as an input for another). The result is the creation of a sustainable eco-industrial community. http://pprc.org/index.php/2012/projects-2/projects/resourcefull-use/","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Waste dumping is prohibited,"(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"When a construction permit is pulled over $30,000 it triggers the requirement to recycle construction waste and complete a waste management plan.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,"There are sewer connection fees for new buildings (system development charges). However, the City has a stormwater manual which requires all stormwater to managed onsite for all new construction. Returning stormwater to the aquifer keeps it out of our combined sewer system helps reduce emissions from wastewater treatment, costs to the City and reduce overflow pollution into the Willamette River.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,"The City has worked to expand the existing sewer system so that more storm/waste water makes it to treatment at the wastewater treatment plant, by expanding capacity to prevent combine sewer overflows during high rain events.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,"In addition to generating electricity (see below), biogas (methane) produced at the City's primary wastewater treatment plant is sold to a neighboring industrial plant, where it is used in place of natural gas.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,"Two 865-kW turbines at Columbia Blvd. Wastewater Treatment Plant (Convert biogas to electricity). Annual Generation (kWh) 12,636,000 Percent of City's total energy use 7.9%","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" "City of Portland, OR",14874,USA,"Portland, OR",C40,2015,Water,Water metering and billing,,"All new construction requires fees for connection to the water distribution system. Fees for Water Bureau development services work includes developer plan reviews, installing, activating and removing water services, installing fire hydrants, installing water mains, and system development charges.","(45.52, -122.6819)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Salvador,42120,Brazil,Salvador,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,Runners Deployment for BRT,"(-12.97304, -38.502304)","(-14.235004, -51.92528)" City of Salvador,42120,Brazil,Salvador,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,New bus system with using less fuel pollutants,"(-12.97304, -38.502304)","(-14.235004, -51.92528)" City of Salvador,42120,Brazil,Salvador,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Expansion of Metro lines, connection with BRT lines.","(-12.97304, -38.502304)","(-14.235004, -51.92528)" City of Salvador,42120,Brazil,Salvador,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,"Municipal program of selective collection, the campaign of selective collection, availability of delivery points voluntary recyclable materials - ENP, among others.","(-12.97304, -38.502304)","(-14.235004, -51.92528)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,987245,"Implement the Existing Commercial Building Benchmarking Ordinance, disclose energy rating and require performance standards, 2.5% efficiency gain per year in commercial building stock.","(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,292960,"Congestion pricing to fund infrastructure improvements for bus, bicycles, and pedestrians. Feasibility still being studied.","(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Instruments to fund low carbon projects,7500,"Scale up residential and commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE), Energy Upgrade California and other loan and rebate programs.","(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,108441,"Increase the urban forest by 25,000 trees by 2020. The City also released an Urban Forest Plan focused on improving the health and sustainability of the urban forest by protecting and expanding the city’s tree population and recommending increased funding for street tree planting and maintenance. Benefits of policies and strategies also include growing the City's street tree population, expanding the tree canopy from 13% to 25% and thereby moderating the urban heat island effect.","(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Eco-district development strategy,1200,"The City's Planning Department is currently in the environmental review phase of adopting the Central Corridor Plan which supports the City's Eco-Districts strategy. The first eco-district is planned for the South of Market (SoMa) area, which emphasizes strategies such as transit oriented development and neighborhood-scale regeneration projects, among others. For more information regarding the City's eco-district plans see http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=3051.","(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Buildings,Building codes and standards,4200,"Continue enforcement of the Green Building Code for new developments, achieving 20% greater efficiency than California Title 24 standards.","(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,72150,"Achieve zero waste by 2020 through composting, recycling, take back and waste prevention and diversion programs.","(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,176640,Renew the Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance to include time of sale energy performance standards,"(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Training, technical assistance and incentives for energy and water retrofits.","(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,49620,"Implement the San Francisco Transportation Sector Climate Action Plan including: improved public transportation information, transit passes for all new development, parking cash out program, transit oriented development in priority development areas, require hotel visitor transit passes, expand participation in the SF's 511 ride share, increase distribution of employee transit passes, coordinate commuter shuttles, develop neighborhood travel choice programs, expand SFGO signal synchronization program.","(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,53110,"Shift 50% of in-city trips to non-auto mobile: Transportation Mode Shift. Construct a protected cycletrack network, complete build out of SF's bicycle plan, expand bicycle sharing, parking, and electric bicycle capacity, new development car sharing and bicycle parking, optimize transit system fleet, storage, maintenance, expand region transit core capacity, additional capacity for existing express transit corridors, develop pedestrian amenities, complete green streets and slow zones.","(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,19750,Increase electric vehicle (EV) adoption through municipal operations procurement and infrastructure development where possible and encouraging through public outreach to educate and motivate San Franciscans to drive electric and property owners to become EV-ready.,"(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,Supply 100% carbon free electricity to 100% of all residential customers and 80% of all commercial customers by 2030.,"(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of San Francisco,31182,USA,San Francisco,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,109380,"Shift BART, SFMTA Buses and Cal Train to 100% carbon free fuel.","(37.7749295, -122.4194155)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,,"Efforts to expand existing and establish new district energy systems are underway in two neighborhoods. Waste heat from sewage lines, hospitals, and data centers are primary among the fuels being considered for these systems.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"We have residential bans on recyclable materials and yard waste. Commercial waste bans include paper, and construction bans include asphalt paving, concrete and bricks. We will ban organics from single family waste in 2013 and multi-family by 2014.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,Some schools have a walking school bus programs that we support through the safe routes programs. We work with large employers to promote alternative travel options to driving alone including walking..,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Commercial rates are based on container size.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,The City supplements Metro shelters in priority transit corridors where demand warrants additional passenger amenities.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,Seattle City Light manages a Community Solar program in which individuals can purchase shares of solar arrays in public parks. Seattle Energy Code updates will require on-site renewable energy systems or an alternative compliance path for multifamily housing over 3 stories tall.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,Seattle Energy Code requires on-site renewable energy systems or an alternative compliance path for commercial buildings. Updates to the code (in progress) will require low-rise commercial buildings to be solar ready.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"All commercial and multifamily buildings 20,000 square feet or greater are required to benchmark their buildings annually and share their information with the City. They are also required to provide the information to existing or prospective buyers, tenants, and financers upon request. Compliance rate is 99%.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Community Power Works (Seattle's comprehensive energy upgrade program) provides assistance, incentives, information, and financing for homeowners and renters interested in improving the energy","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Pedestrian crossing enhancements are implemented as part of safe routes to school projects, transportation improvement projects, in response to community requests, and in response to safety issues.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,Compost bins are provded for at home composting.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,Seattle City Light and Community Power Works currently offer a home energy assessment resulting in an Energy Performance Score at a subsidized rate.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"Commercial buildings and individual residential apartment units are submetered, per requirements of the Seattle Energy Code and Seattle City Light policy.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,Several former landfill sites have been converted to parkland.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,Seattle City Light's adopted 6-year strategic plan includes a full roll-out of smart meters to all Seattle City Light customers by 2018.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,The recently adopted Climate Action Plan includes a policy of supporting anaerobic digestion in the City.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"Multifamily housing of 20,000 square feet or greater must submit annual energy benchmarking reports to the City, and disclose the results to current or prospective buyers, lenders, or tenants upon request. Compliance rate is 99%.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The environmental impacts of certain public and private development proposals must be assessed by the City of Seattle per the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and the Seattle SEPA Ordinance (Chapter 25.05, Seattle Municipal Code or SMC). Develoment projects required to meet the Seattle Green Factor development code requirement, must reach a minimum score established by zoning. A “menu” of landscape credits can be obtained for various features, including green roofs, rain gardens, vegetated walls, and trees and shrubs. Bonus credits are available for plantin along the sidewalk, using native plants, or creating a food garden.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Exclusive lanes, transit signal priority, off-board payment, low-floor vehicles, and stop spacing enhance rail travel times.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Landfill management,,Landfill gas is burned for energy and utilized by our electric utility.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,Appliance rebates are available for energy efficient models of clothes washers and refrigerators through Seattle City Light (Seatttle's municipal electric utility).,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,Seattle City Light and Community Power Works currently offer a home energy assessment resulting in an Energy Performance Score at a subsidized rate. Seattle 2013 Climate Action Plan calls for the development of a pilot program on home energy disclosure requirements at the point of sale.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Switching to low-carbon fuels,,Residents are able to purchase green electricity from Seattle City Light as part of their Green Up program.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"The municipal electric utility, Seattle City Light, is deploying smart meters. Currently the largest accounts are served with this technologywhich enables energy interval data service. This is scheduled to be expanded in the coming years.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"IMEX is a free listing service designed to help businesses find markets for industrial by-products, surplus materials and wastes. Businesses, offices, schools, and individuals ""advertise"" their surplus/unwanted materials, or materials that they are seeking,","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Switching to low-carbon fuels,,Community Power Works for Home program offers additional carbon reduction incentives for homes oil-heated homes that conduct energy upgrades.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Seattle Energy Code requires commercial buildings to meet minimum daylight requirements, and requires automatic controls on lighting within daylighting zones so that lights turn off when sufficient daylight is available.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,City is supporting a regional bike share effort with funding and planning support..,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,Seattle City Light offers net metering to residential and business customers.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,We promote reuse of materials through material exchanges and local reuse vendors.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,Signals are timed to reduce idling for general traffic and transit.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"If you have a City of Seattle commercial garbage account, you are eligible for free cart recycling service. The service is limited to two (2) recycling carts, collected every other week. Seattle businesses can also request recycling service from any private recycling company. Many recycling companies will pay customers for recyclable materials.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Compact cities,,The Seattle 2030 District is an interdisciplinary public-private collaborative working to create a groundbreaking high-performance building district in downtown Seattle.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"City implements safe routes to school programs which encourages youth to ride bikes and walk to school by improving crosswalk infrastructure, signage, speed limits, and education.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,We determine the number of carriages based on anticipated demand for city-owned streetcars.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The P-Patch Program is Seattle's community gardening program. Staff partner with volunteers, the P-Patch Trust, Seattle Housing Authority, and other agencies to support, develop and manage community gardening in Seattle. Gardeners volunteer to coordinate the tasks and activities in the garden. The Transportation department allows the growing of food in planting strips as long as setback and height guidelines are met.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,City is purchasing hybrid engines for heavy duty applications that require power take off equipment.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,Residential recycling is co-mingled and collected at curbside along with yard waste/compostables. Several comercial materials are separated for recycling.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,We work with the transit agency to optimize stop spacing on selected corridors to increase speed and reliability.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"Seattle's bike program educates cyclists and motorists on the rules of the road, how to use new bike improvements being added to our streets and distributes bicycling guide maps.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,The City is exploring district energy opportunities including use of sewer line heat.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks,,Waste collection vehicles use CNG or biodiesel.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,Recyclables are collected for residential and commercial customers.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the efficiency of freight systems,,There are limits on truck size in downtown Seattle 6 days per week (30 foot in length) to manage congestion.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"Commercial waste bans include paper, and construction bans include asphalt paving, concrete and bricks. We will ban organics from single family waste in 2013 and multi-family by 2014.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,We provide walking maps and signage to key community destinations particularly in the downtown area and in urban villages.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,The Green Seattle Partnership is a unique public-private venture dedicated to promoting a livable city by re-establishing and maintaining healthy urban forests. The goal of the partnership is to restore 2500 acres of forested parkland by 2025.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,"The P-Patch Program is Seattle's community gardening program. Staff partner with volunteers, the P-Patch Trust, Seattle Housing Authority, and other agencies to support, develop and manage community gardening in Seattle. Gardeners volunteer to coordinate the tasks and activities in the garden.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,We participate in the transit authority decision process for vehicle procurement.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,The City supports community based programs such as tool libraries and barter fairs.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,The City purchases bus hours to increase bus frequency in priority corridors. Will expand if funding allows.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Community Power Works (Seattle's comprehensive energy upgrade program) provides assistance, incentives, information, and financing for homeowners and renters interested in improving the energy performance of their homes.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,The city has a program to investigate illegal dumping and if possible issue citations.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,The City uses grant funds to provide additional incentives for people to use transit through the city commute trip reduction program.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,We collaborate regionally to support efforts to reduce packaging. All single use food containers are required to be recyclable or compostable.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,Residential parking zones restrict parking in neighborhoods to limit parking by non-residents. Peak commute time restrictions are in place to facilitate traffic flow. Paid parking in business districts is managed to maximize business access. We continually assess neighbhood parking needs.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,Seattle City Light (municipal electric utility) offers incentives for heat pumps.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,Remaining large open space is protected as parkland or critical areas.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,The street cars are powered by carbon neutral electricity.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,The Bicycle Master Plan identifies priority routes for cycle infrastructure improvements. Additional on-street separated bicycle facilities will be added citywided over the next 20 years. Additional lanes are planned and budgeted in 2013 and 2014.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,The City funds implementation of exclusive transit lanes and traffic signal priority for transit in priority transit routes to supplement transit agency measures.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"Seattle Parks & Recreation manages nearly 7,000 acres of City property. Approximately 2,300 acres are developed with amenities such as athletic fields, special gardens, play areas, lawns, and ornamental plant beds. The remaining acreage (approx. 4,700 acres) is natural areas that when combined with the developed parks comprise an urban forest with over 1.2 million trees. City parklands also include about 760 acres of urban watershed with more than 8 miles of streams capable of supporting salmon and trout. Seattle Parks responsibility also extends to more than 24 miles of freshwater and saltwater shoreline. Seattle Parks & Recreation is committed to deliberate and thoughtful stewardship of these resources and has developed best management practices (BMPs) to promote consistent and environmentally sound environmental stewardship practices.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Food and Agriculture,Encourage sustainable food production and consumption,,The City allows an additional 15' of height for development projects which include a food producing rooftop greenhouse. Seattle also has one of the only publicly accessible rooftop community gardens on a city-owned parking garage.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"Reducing barriers to electric vehicle use, including evaluating options to provide access to charging infrastructure for households without off-street parking.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Sidewalk bike racks and on-street bicycle corrals are in place and being expanded. The City is working with partners to assess the need and opportunity for additional off street secured parking.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Continuing to maintain shared lanes and will be adding approximately 6 miles to complete existing connections.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,Wind power supplies 3.4% of Seattle City Lights electricity,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,On-site renewable energy generation,,Seattle City Light (Seattle's municipal electric utility) currently offers rebates for ductless heat pumps.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Water,Water metering and billing,,New buildings are subject to system development fees.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Building standards,,"The City actively supports and encourages construction to a local green building program (Built Green) and national rating systems through education and outreach, program support, incorporating the standards as benchmarks for green building achievement, etc.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Seattle City Light (our municipal electric utility) offers incentives for energy efficiency measures in industrial buildings. They can perform an energy survey, pay for an energy analysis/study, and pay up to 70% of project costs.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,The solid waste utility has an extensive outreach program using multiple media and participation in local events and also provide translated informational materials.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,Organic are collected and composted.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,,,"In downtown and other designated urban centers the City provides height and density bonuses for providing affordable housing, child care, and open space. The City has TDR program to conserve rural open space in exchange for higher densities in designated parts of the city.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,We collaborate regionally to support efforts to reduce packaging.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"The number of stations are determined by passenger demand, land use, and speed and reliability factors.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Urban agriculture,,"Seattle currently has an impervious surface reduction credit that lists green roofs and roof gardens as acceptable strategies. See Control Technical Requirements Manual. Additionally, the LEED green building certification program offers a point for a green roof. Given the proven marketing value of LEED certification, this too could be considered an incentive for green roofs. Seattle Green Factor Seattle Green Factor landscaping requirements (for 30% equivalent plant coverage in Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zones and 50% coverage in multi-family residential zones) can be met in part through use of green roofs. See Food & Agriculture section.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"Seattle's commercial compost collection service costs 32% less than regular garbage pickup, and food scraps and yard debris are turned into compost.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Waste rates are based on can size and recycling is free.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"Cedar River Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan The Cedar River Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) is a 50-year, ecosystem-based plan that was prepared to address the declining populations of salmon, steelhead and other species of fish and wildlife in the Cedar River basin. Prepared under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the plan is designed both to provide certainty for the City of Seattle's drinking water supply and to protect and restore habitats of 83 species of fish and wildlife that may be affected by the City of Seattle's water supply and hydroelectric operations on the Cedar River.and Puget Sound. Seattle City Light City Light operates in an environmentally sound manner implementing programs that protect and enhance fisheries, wildlife, aesthetics, historic, archaeological resources, associated with its generation and transmission facilities.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,LED conversion program for all street lights began in 2010 and will be completed by the end of 2014.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,,The Community Power Works program has provided additional incentives for oil-heated homes to help them make the leap to cleaner fuels. The incentive is in the form of a carbon reduction incentive.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Building codes and standards,,"To access incentive zoning for height increases in one neighborhood, the City requires the choice between LEED-Gold or LEED-Silver+District Energy.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Developing the green economy,,"Launched of the “High Performance Buildings Pilot Project”—a unique public-private partnership between the City of Seattle, Microsoft, the Seattle 2030 District and several of Seattle’s most recognizable companies and institutions including the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Sheraton Hotel, and Boeing (these buildings represent 2 million sf). • This pilot will test an innovative information technology-based energy management platform to drive more energy efficiency through the aggregation and analysis of millions of points of data within buildings and energy systems in real-time. • We have two primary goals for this project: (1) reduction of carbon footprint and substantial return on investment for key partners (e.g. utilities, building owners, and technology providers) and (2) increase market awareness of new technologies to improve energy efficiency. • This pilot is supported by a grant from the US Department of Energy and the Economic Development Administration.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,City contracts require garbage/recycling collection vehicles to be either CNG or biodiesel.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the operations of shipping ports,,The City-owned electric utility has funded installation of shore power at the Port of Seattle cruise ship terminals.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"Policies (e.g. exemptions from parking requirements, streamlined environmental review) and the pilot program encourage development near existing light rail stations.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"Collaborate in a regional effort to increase the availability of electric vehicle charging infrastructure by facilitating permitting, analyzing utility sytem impacts, developing rate collection models.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Improve the efficiency of waste collection,,Recyclables are comingled.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,City ordinance bans recyclable materials and yard debris from garbage. Garbage containers filled with more than 10 percent of recyclable paper or yard waste will be tagged.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Switching to low-carbon fuels,,Seattle City Light customers have the opportunity to purchase green electricity through the Green Up program.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"A wide range of items—including tires, scrap metal, and vehicle batteries—can be recycled at the two Recycling and Disposal Stations.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,We collect organic waste from commercial customers.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,While the City is not the metro transit agency we collaborate on planning and purchase service in areas of high demand. The City-owned street car system is currently being expanded and additional routes are being studied.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Pedestrian plazas are created during major transportation projects to enhance the pedestrian environment.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,Seattle City Light established a Community Solar program where the general public can buy shares of a public solar array.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,The City has parking maximums in downtown and South Lake Union (a mixed used urban center adjacent to downtown).,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the efficiency of freight systems,,"The City operates and expand the dynamic traffic management center which provides travel information to the trucking industry. A next Generation ITS plan is being developed which will result in an expanded travel information system (e.g. more cameras, dynamic message signs, license plate readers, smarter traffic signals)","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Adding wayfinding signage every year.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,Requirements are in place to support use of low emissions vehicles.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Will be increasing bicycle signals dedicated for cycle tracks. Will be expanding signal detection during all pavement improvement projects.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,"Yard and kitchen waste are co-mingled, collected, and composted.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Existing and planned City-owned streetcar facilities, the City is responsible for design and construction of all stations and stops and intermodal connections. The City influences transit agency owned station design through a collaborative planning process. For transit agency lines, we support transit oriented development.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,Seattle's municipal electric utility offers rebates for energy efficiency measures.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,A pilot project is underway to aquire property in close proximity to frequent transit to promote the development of affordable housing near transit.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,The City owns two streetcar lines and is planning for the expansion of the streetcar network.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"The City's The Trees for Neighborhoods program helps Seattle residents plant trees around their homes. Participants in the program receive free trees (up to 4 per household), watering bags, training on proper planting and care, ongoing care reminders and workshop opportunities","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Garbage rates are based on can size and recycling is free.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"The Resource Venture, a free resource provided by Seattle Public Utilities, provides free recycling and conservation assistance to all Seattle businesses.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,Waste management plans are required on certain projects.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"Computers, laptops, and monitors are banned from the garbage. Residents can recycle televisions, monitors, and computers for free through several local businesses - a list is provided.","(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Seattle,16581,USA,Seattle,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,Expansion of vehicle registration fees is under consideration.,"(47.6062095, -122.3320708)","(37.09024, -95.712891)" City of Shenzhen,51075,China,Shenzhen,C40,2015,Buildings,Carbon emissions reduction from industry,,"Emission Trading Scheme has been initiate in June 2013, not it's being processing and we are planning to add traffice sector in our current ETS system.","(22.543096, 114.057865)","(35.86166, 104.195397)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,Smart lighting,,"Radio control system (on/off, depending on the luminance of the sky). In LED-luminaries integrated automatic night time reduction. Stockholm city has a priority to create a safe city- for this reason lighting is always on during the evenings and when the sun goes down.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,Electric-hybrid trucks for local distribution are becoming more and more available.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,Parking restrictions throughout the city especially where it is most dense populated,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the efficiency of freight systems,,"The LEZ scheme is a local scheme operated by separate cities, but on a national framework. So the standards for each Swedish city are the same. Vehicles are allowed in for 6 years from the date of first registration. Euro 2 and 3 vehicles 8 years from date of first registration","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the efficiency of freight systems,,The city has a tradition of having transhipment centers for freight near the city center for more efficient distrubution of goods. This concept is now being developed to streamline the transport of goods in the old part of town and has been used in the construction areas.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,New bio fuel plant is under construction to replace part of coal fired plant to be completed in the near future.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the efficiency of freight systems,,"Besides Low emissions zones, there are restrictions on heavy vehicles of mainly two reasons. Noise and that roads and bridges are not strong enough for heavy vehicles.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,The regional council has a pilot project of electric buses in an area of Stockholm called Ropsten with hopes of expanding the project to other areas of the city.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"One card for all public transport. The access card can be bought all throughout the city with access for yearly, monthly, or weekend cards or by putting a lump-sum of money on the card for easy transit. This card works for the metro, bus, and commuter trains within the Stockholm transport network.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"The congestion tax is a charge imposed on certain vehicles for passages in and out of Stockholm’s inner city, between the hours of 06:30 and 18:30, Monday to Friday. When the congestion charge was introduced, traffic decreased by 20%. Congestion was originally an attempt and is now made permanent.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"Applied in the workplace with office work, and in Stockholm city where possible it is encouraged to work home from time to time, however for hospital and school staff this is obviously not a possibility.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,"Existing tram lines are being extended. New tunnel for commuter trains under the city is being built. This network is continously being updated and improved and expanded in areas throughout the city, and new metro is nearing end construction called ""City Banan"". Track capacity is increased in order to increase frequencies on routes where capacity limit is reached.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,Heat recovery with heat pumps sewage water pipes. This is a project that is always ongoing and part of the city planning. No budget is set as it is part of the city budget every year-- not something new or something that is going to stop.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,The goal for public transport is to maintain market share despite a rapidly increasing population. Ongoing.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,,Old plants are replaced by new modern plants.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,The City and the regional council is constantly working to increase the accessibility for the travellers together with the city and between SL (Stockholm Metro and Bus company/system) and SJ - Sweden's government owned passenger train operator.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"The fee for waste collection is dependent on the amount of waste. Less waste, less expensive waste removal.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,,Smoke stack gas condensation installed to increase yield and is incorporated into district heating.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,Bus priority at traffic lights is an important part of the city's traffic planning to increase public transport mobility at intersections. Shared collaboration between Stockholm City and between SL (Stockholm Metro and Bus company/system) and SJ - Sweden's government owned passenger train operator.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Energy and climate advice (Energy & Climate Advice) addresses the entire city, excluding the cities own operations. ECA give an impartial technical advice to businesses, housing associations,small property owners and the public. Advisory services are provided primarily through phone support and information via the web (www.energiradgivningen.se). As a property owner or company can get counseling on location in their own building or in the company. The ECA also works with information campaigns such as fairs and targeted information to teachers, staff and students. The Budget for 2015 is about 56 000 USD. The ECA is a continous project within Stockholm City but also surrounding citys and communities.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Water,Water metering and billing,,"Yes, all new buildings have a connection fee. This is requirement. The City also speaks a lot about water recycling through eductaion as well as real-time monitoring from lake water to drinking water and a continous coverage of water quality, this is also done to decrease pollution into the oceans surrounding Stockholm city.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"A ""walking school bus"" is an organized group where parents take turns to follow their own and other people's children to school. Traffic Office, which introduced the concept of walking school buses, has for many years worked to reduce the carbon footprint and increase road safety and inspire more children and parents to walk or cycle to and from school. Many children find it more fun to go to school now that they are in a walking school bus. The city's traffic office is to encourage and work through a series of campaigns such as Car-free week and school challenge, walking and cycling to school. In the School Challenge Stockholm schools will compete to become the best at walk, cycle or use public transportation to school. This is a project that is ongoing.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the operations of shipping ports,,"The ships are becoming more energy efficient. Vehicles in the port for example lift trucks are also becoming more energy efficient.This is a continous effort.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,Stations are being developed so that they include both lounges bicycle parking and increase the opportunities for quick changes between bus and rail.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"Whithin the project Electric Vehicles in Urban Europe which the city participates in is the focuses on the development of integrated, sustainable strategies and dynamic leadership techniques for cities to promote the use of electric vehicles. Urban initiatives to encourage the public and business to use EV's will contribute to EU clean air and car fleets targets, making cities more attractive and competitive. EVUE will exchange and disseminate solutions to key barriers such as public resistance, lack of infrastructure, rapid technology change and obsolete economic modelling.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,According to the regional county program. The number of buses that run on bio fuels will increase.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,"The city has a car sharing system that is now run by private operators. The city has developed a smart systems for effective use. The city has information about car sharing and the development of technology that facilitates the management of members of a carpool. The city also has a map of electric vehicle charge statations, as well as higher parking charges to encourage people to take public transport as well as real-time public transport information that is available at all metro and buss stops.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"Specified in the Master Plan, taking into account during the land use planning.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Eco-district development strategy,,All buildings are connected to the common power grid.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail,,The entire fleet is powered by green electricitity- and is part of the procurement within the city and between SL (Stockholm Metro and Bus company/system) and SJ - Sweden's government owned passenger train operator.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,Biogas production from sludge in waste water treatment plants. New biogas production plant for biological waste under construction. targets for increased separation of biologicalwaste for biogas production. Ongoingin.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,,"Yes, from fossil fuels to renewable fuel","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"Under Swedish law, it is a requirement for all buildings, the municipality is in charge of collecting data. Under Swedish law, it is a requirement for all buildings, the municipality takes in data.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the operations of shipping ports,,Several facility for electrical connection of the ship in the ports of Stockholm.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,The city has several nature reserves and plans to reserve more land.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"With Discover Stockholm, the city’s first app, you can easily find your way to playgrounds, sports activities, beaches and many different outdoor activities. The app shows you how to get to these places from your current location by walking, biking or public transport. The goal is to encourage Stockholmers and visitors to consume local experiences and services. Many of the city’s administrations cooperate to gather information about the activities. The app was launched for both iPhone and Android in April, 2011. In an evaluation, Stockholmers answered the question if they think the app is a good way to inspire people to live climate-smart in Stockholm. Eighty-four percent of the inhabitants who had seen information about the app were very positive (53 percent) or positive (31 percent). In November 2012, the app had been downloaded 90,000 times. The app is still continously downloaded and part of marketing Stockholm as a ""Walkable city"". Stockholm has a ""Walking Plan"" or Gång plan that focuses on making Stockholm as inviting to pedestrians that are walking as possible. This plan is at present being adapted and part of Stockholm City planning.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks,,Biogas vehicles collect the waste in Stockholm- part of clean truck and clean car intiatives. Ongoing.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"Stockholm has a ""Waste Management Plan 2013-2016"" http://www.google.se/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCgQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stockholm.se%2FPageFiles%2F291207%2FAvfallsplanen_eng_webb.pdf&ei=Kd1BVarOLYSoPPzZgJAO&usg=AFQjCNHQ6-txQDrjT_kP0v4uclyLQRUVgg&sig2=GKpr9h67zxgjC9LHWpYDEw&bvm=bv.92189499,d.ZWU The Plan is a collaboration with Stockholm Water Company and companies within the city. Whatever is not able to be recycled is burned to create district heating. This involves all types of waste. Newspapers and packaging in paper, plastic, metal and glass.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,"Stockholm has a constant development and expansion of bus shelters. It is vey close between bus shelters. In Stockholm, it is now more about development of the information on existing bus shelter.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,"Yes at the municipal recycling points. The city has certain ""Recycling Centers"" that are open and free to the public where the public can recycle electronics. This is a continous project.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Water,Water recycling and reclamation,,New bus stops are created as needed with the development of the city. The closeness between stops is a balance between short walking distance and rapid public transportation. Ongoing.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operations",,Constant development and expansion throughout Stockholm City. Ongoing and continous projects throughout the city.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,Stockholm City has a private company that provides bike hire for the entrie city.City Bikes is the company and a season pass from April to October. The season ticket can be purchased all throughout the city and has around 140 places to either pick up a bicycle or leave a bicycle. The system also works with the public transport access card. More info here: http://www.citybikes.se/home,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,"Improve bus infrastructure, services, and operations",,Priority lanes is an important part of the city's traffic planning. Ongoing.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,All natural areas have some sort of management plan. Nature reserves have specific management plans. Ongoing and prioritized in Stockholm city.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Low carbon industrial zones,,"Kista science center. An ICT cluster in Kista, one of the city´s suburbs. This is also done in another area called Högdalen with smaller companies.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"The city works continously with renewable fuewl, large scale biomass heating and biofuels int the form of 80% renewable energy in district heating system. Combined heat and power plant.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Compact cities,,"Three Urban Development Areas are developing into eco district. One eco district is almost completed. Ongoing and to be completed within 2015-2016.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,"Continuous improvement, and we are also installing a Waste Optics Sorting System- for example those found in Eskilstuna City or Oslo City.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"The aim for the city is to speed up the transition to clean vehicles and renewable fuels. The first task for Clean Vehicles in Stockholm was to replace conventional vehicles in the City’s own fleet with clean vehicles. In order to achieve this, it was necessary to focus on technologies that were suitable for the City’s fleet and that would be available in the near future. There must also be interest from vehicle manufacturers in developing the technology. Politicians required that the cars would be able to run on electricity or sustainable fuel.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,Energy efficiency is under constant development.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"Within the project Sustainable Järva are courses especially for immigrant women. Most people who have grown up in Sweden can ride a bicycle. Traffic rules are taught to children in many schools. Furthermore, the city provides cycle classes to children in grade-school 3-4 weeks every spring in the middle of Stockholm City, the project is ongoing and allows more than 1000s of children to learn how to ride a bike, bike saftey in the city and other good tips.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Transportation demand management,,"Limited parking facilities throughout the city, usually it is a parking fee. Parking (whtihin the eco district Stockholm Royal Seaport) is planned to have only 0.5 parking spaces per apartment, regardless of size, and four parking spaces per 1,000 m2 of office space. This project is part of an ongoing ""Parking Plan"" which makes it harder to find parking, less avaialble spaces and more expensive- and in turn encouraging people to take public transport, cycle or walk as much as possible within the city.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Brownfield redevelopment programs,,The city has a strategy for redevelopment of old brownfields to use for new city districts. In most cases eco city districts. For example in Stockholm Royal Seaport and Hammarby Sjöstad.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Eco-district development strategy,,"Both District heating and cooling is available in most parts of the city. However, it is up to the property owner regarding the connection to the system.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,Requirements of the environmental impact assessment of new development areas.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"The city informs citizens by sending information to every home as well as public information campaigns about recycling, reducing waste, and where to recycle. They also have special days and campaigns throughout the year that focus on different aspects of waste management. This is done continously year after year in Stockhom city. This invovles all aspects of waste such as electronic, non-organic waste, organic waste, dry recyclables etc. Climate Smart Stockholm is also an intiative within Stockholm city to educate and encourage ""climate Smart"" living within the city through different campaigns and intitatives such as the monthly ""Climate Smart Prize"" and other campaigns. Yearly budget around 130 000 USD. More here: http://www.stockholm.se/OmStockholm/Stadens-klimatarbete/minskadevaxthusgaser/Klimatsmarta-stockholmare/","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks (private),,"CleanTruck - Increase use of biofuels in heavy vehicles, setting up two refuelling stations for heavy vehicles; one for biogas and one for ED95. Subsidies of ethanol, biogas and hybrid trucks. Although trucks only represent five to ten percent of all traffic in Stockholm, they cause almost half of the environmental impact from traffic. An environmental adaptation of road haulage is therefore of high urgency. This could involve anything from logistics and planning to reduce transports and maximise loading, to a transfer to cleaner vehicles and renewable fuels. The City of Stockholm has worked actively with environmental adaptation of passenger cars since the mid 1990s. As a result, a wide range of clean cars are now available on the market and the number of filling stations for renewable fuels is rapidly expanding both in Stockholm and the rest of Sweden.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"Stockholm has a ""Cycle Plan"" which is part of the Urban Mobility plan: http://international.stockholm.se/globalassets/ovriga-bilder-och-filer/urban-mobility-strategy.pdf This plan includes improving cycle and walking improvements and expanding the network for cycling throughout the city. A budget of 1 billion kronors from 2012-2018 (120 million USD). The plan incluces continued improvement of cycle parkin, sealing, protecting and improving bike lanes. Improving and increasing cycle traffice lights at heavily ingested intersections, continued improvement of cycle signs and directions for daily cyclists and tourists, improvment of accessibility for bicycle and road safety, improvement of cycle lanes, as well as improved traffic safe pedestrian crossings in the city and in all places where pedestrians may need to cross the street, improved shared cycle lanes, maps available at all subway stations and at many bus stops, and pedestrian only streets in different areas of the city. The plan includes many more areas but this is a general list- this work is ongoing.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,Biogas is production at wastewater treatment plants. The biogas is mainly used as vehicle fuel. This is an ongoing project.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"The city has been working since 1990 to establish an infrastructure for renewable fuels. The result is that all major taxi companies today only buys biofuel, are incorporating more hybrids and even electric cars such as Tesla.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Optimize traditional power/ energy production,,20% in district heating system. Combined heat and power plant.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve the operations of shipping ports,,"One LNG ship for passengers have started to traffic the ports of stockholm. Therefore, the infrastructure for LNG for ships are being built now.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Waste,Waste prevention policies and programs,,"Reduced fee for waste collection if the property owner leaves the organic waste in a separate bag. This is true for residential, commerical and industrial waste collection fees. The less trash you produce the lower your cost is, so it is beneficial to recycle and produce as little waste as possible.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Green space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion,,"Green spaces are an important part of the city's profile. The land has a number of areas protected by binding legislation, Nature reserve.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Awareness and education for non motorized transport,,"""Kista Commute"" by the interaction between the actors in Kista help to increase the ability of residents, employees, students and visitors to make smart travel choices to and from Kista. This is based on their own needs and in the community effectively and sustainably. Increase cycling and public transport use is a priority.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Private Transport,Improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehicles,,"Vattenfall and the City are working together to make electric cars and plug-in hybrids to Sweden. Electric cars have very low emissions of climate gases and are cheap to ""refuel"" but they are still hard to find in the Swedish market. We now have the help of climate-smart companies and organizations. Our procurement initiative makes it easier and faster to get electric cars and plug-in hybrids and provide better conditions. In the years 2010/2011, we established together with companies and organizations a test fleet of 50 electric cars. We have together with SKL Kommentus conducted a coordinated procurement of EVs and PHEVs. A total of 296 organizations and companies from across the country have registered their interest to buy 1250 electric vehicles per year over the next four years.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,"An important basic idea with in the city's Master Plan Is that it should be easy, safe and pleasant to walk in the city. The city will be planned for pedestrians as well as that new buildings are developed within walking distance of public transport.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Water,Wastewater to energy initiatives,,"All buildings have to connect, the city takes a fee for the the cost of connecting to the sewage network. This is an continous project.","(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Community-Scale Development,Transit oriented development,,Expanding public transport inrastucture. An important basic idea with in the citys Master Plan is that new buildings are developed within walking distance of public transport.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Waste,Recycling or composting collections and/or facilities,,Biogas is produced from organic waste and used as fuel for the cities busses and fuel in some areas.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Stockholm,3429,Sweden,Stockholm,C40,2015,Mass Transit,Smart public transport,,Advanced system with a camera that reads the vehicle's license plate. Fee is deducted directly from the vehicle owner's bank account.,"(59.3293235, 18.0685808)","(60.128161, 18.643501)" City of Sydney,31114,Australia,Sydney,C40,2015,Finance and Economic Development,Instruments to fund low carbon projects,,"The City’s environmental upgrade finance scheme is part of the NSW Government’s recently introduced Environmental Upgrade Agreements (EUA), which allows councils to enter into agreements with property owners and finance providers in order to fund works aimed at improving the energy, water or environmental efficiency of their building. Environmental upgrade finance also allows the cost of an upgrade to be shared with the tenant. Under the agreement, a building owner may pass on part of the cost of the upgrade to the tenant providing the amount does not exceed the financial saving that the tenant will benefit from as a result of the upgrade. This means that tenants can enjoy the benefits of an environmental upgrade in the short-term and operating cost savings in the long-term. The City continues to promote the EUA service and the build capacity of key industry stakeholders and influencers associated with commercial building upgrades. Delivery of 2014/15 strategies for further piloting has commenced and include; • An energy monitoring trial to reduce energy wastage and improve building performance. Five buildings have been recruited to participate • A building tune up trial to achieve energy efficiency through optimising existing plant and equipment in buildings. Two buildings have been recruited to participate. This trial will be run in partnership with the Office of Environment and Heritage • Working with key industry stakeholders and the Office of Environment and Heritage to develop and tailor training to build sustainability capacity in this sector.","(-33.8674869, 151.2069902)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Sydney,31114,Australia,Sydney,C40,2015,Buildings,Building performance rating and reporting,,"The Smart Green Business Program, run in partnership with Sydney Water assists non-office based businesses in the local government area to improve environmental performance. During the first four years (to June 2013) the program assisted 366 small to medium sized businesses. Phase III of this program commenced in July 2013 to support medium to large non-office based businesses with an initial focus on the accommodation sector. The program provides hands on sustainability advice and implementation support for water and waste reduction and provides referral to State energy efficiency programs. In quarter’s one and two 2014/15, the Smart Green Business Program recruited 79 businesses, completed 68 water and 65 waste audits. A focus on recruitment in quarter one has significantly increased the number of businesses participating in the program. During quarter two, one of the program customers, Meriton Serviced Apartments, implemented all water recommendations that had been identified through the audit process across five properties. This has resulted in a 23 per cent reduction in water consumption per annum. These savings will reduce operating costs estimated to be more than $150,000 per annum in total. The program is on track to meet or exceed the targets set for this Financial Year. A focus on supporting businesses to implement waste recommendations in quarter two has yielded 2,277 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill. The average operating cost savings made by businesses implementing recommendations is $20,000 per year.","(-33.8674869, 151.2069902)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Sydney,31114,Australia,Sydney,C40,2015,Private Transport,,,"Car sharing schemes allow people to drive when they need to, without the hassle and cost of car ownership. As of the end of June 19,673 city residents and businesses were members of a car share company. A single car share vehicle can take up to ten cars off the road, and cater for up to twenty car share members. This takes pressure off limited inner city street parking, and increases the use of walking, cycling and public transport. The City has provided approximately 600 on-street car share parking spaces. In addition, our new local planning controls will increase the number of car sharing spaces provided in new commercial and residential developments","(-33.8674869, 151.2069902)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Sydney,31114,Australia,Sydney,C40,2015,Waste,Recyclables and organics separation from other waste,,"The City is supporting a community composting group, which has a management and site plan in place. The site was prepared in July of 2014 and the group started composting in August 2014. The group operated under a six month trial from August 2014. Monthly audits of their four compost bins are being conducted. The Group has a total of 15 members and good support from neighbours. The project was due for review in January 2015. Community composting guidelines and more are available on the City website.","(-33.8674869, 151.2069902)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Sydney,31114,Australia,Sydney,C40,2015,Energy Supply,Low or zero carbon energy supply generation,,"Trigeneration is a key part of the City's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Changes to regulations and the Federal Government's decision to lower the future carbon price means that trigeneration projects in some of the City's trigeneration precincts may not go ahead. We will continue with plans to install trigeration systems in our own buildings and continue to lobby to remove the regulatory barriers to trigeneration. We continue to work with business, including through the Better Buildings Partnership, to provide information, advice and support. Our Decentralised Energy Master Plan - Trigeneration provides assessment of the impacts a decentralised energy network could have in Sydney. These benefits include: - Reducing greenhouse gas emissions within Low Carbon Infrastructure Zones buy 39 per cent to 56 per cent below 2006 levels by 2030 - Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the local government area across the local government area by 24 to 32 per cent below 2006 levels by 2030","(-33.8674869, 151.2069902)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Sydney,31114,Australia,Sydney,C40,2015,Buildings,Energy efficiency/ retrofit measures,,"The City’s environmental upgrade finance scheme is part of the NSW Government’s recently introduced Environmental Upgrade Agreements (EUA), which allows councils to enter into agreements with property owners and finance providers in order to fund works aimed at improving the energy, water or environmental efficiency of their building. Environmental upgrade finance also allows the cost of an upgrade to be shared with the tenant. Under the agreement, a building owner may pass on part of the cost of the upgrade to the tenant providing the amount does not exceed the financial saving that the tenant will benefit from as a result of the upgrade. This means that tenants can enjoy the benefits of an environmental upgrade in the short-term and operating cost savings in the long-term. The City continues to promote the EUA service and the build capacity of key industry stakeholders and influencers associated with commercial building upgrades. The City continues to work with a building owner and consultants on an EUA for an upgrade to a commercial office building in Surry Hills and recently supported consultants through the application process for three potential projects. A pilot engagement with owners of non-investment grade commercial office buildings supported four owners to implement energy and water efficiency recommendations from audits delivered during through the building owner retrofit process. Based on learnings from the pilot, further strategies have been developed for further piloting; • An energy monitoring trial to reduce energy wastage and improve building performance. Five buildings have been recruited to participate • A building tune up trial to achieve energy efficiency through optimising existing plant and equipment in buildings. Two buildings have been recruited to participate. This trial will be run in partnership with the Office of Environment and Heritage • Working with key industry stakeholders and the Office of Environment and Heritage to develop and tailor training to build sustainability capacity in this sector.","(-33.8674869, 151.2069902)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Sydney,31114,Australia,Sydney,C40,2015,Outdoor Lighting,LED / CFL / other luminaire technologies,,"Sydney was the first city in Australia to roll-out new energy-efficient light emitting diode (LED) street and park lights. The City of Sydney is replacing 6,448 conventional lights; saving nearly $800,000 a year in electricity bills and maintenance costs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in City owned street lights by 51 per cent. A joint venture of GE and UGL Limited, selected by tender, is installing LED street lights in the City of Sydney LGA, as part of a $7 million three year project. The project was approved with a carbon abatement cost of $17 per tonne. Simple payback is estimated within ten years. The City’s LED program was recognised for leadership and innovation at the 2014 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (NSW) annual awards. Sydney is one of the largest users of street lighting in NSW with 22,000 lights. Of these, 13,500 are maintained by Ausgrid and 8,500 by the City. During the reporting period, 1,380 luminaries (lights) were changed. Approximately 80 per cent of the installation is now complete. The majority of luminaires replaced to date have been in the high wattage categories. While the percentage will increase as the project continues it will not continue to increase at the current high increase rate.","(-33.8674869, 151.2069902)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)" City of Sydney,31114,Australia,Sydney,C40,2015,Private Transport,Infrastructure for non motorized transport,,"The City of Sydney is building a 200km network  – of which about 55km will be separated cycleways – and is now concentrating on building or upgrading 10 priority regional routes. We have created 10km of separated cycleways, 60km of shared paths and 40km of other infrastructure. This equates to 110km of the City's planned 200km network already complete. Where separated paths have been introduced the number of bike trips have doubled and trebled in some places. Overall the number of bike trips has doubled in the past 3 years. Commuter periods are peak cycling times, proving that it is being used as a viable get-to-work transport option. The City is also behind a series of bike-riding and bike-maintenance courses to ensure locals are armed with everything they need to be self-sufficient cyclists. Major cycling festivals and events are also supported, including National Ride2Work Day, Bicycle NSW's Spring Cycle and the Sydney Bike Film Festival.","(-33.8674869, 151.2069902)","(-25.274398, 133.775136)"