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Valuing Density: An Evaluation of the Extent to which American, Australian, and Canadian Cities Account for the Climate Benefits of Density through Environmental Review
This study looks at the extent to which major cities in the United States, Australia, and Canada assess the climate impacts of densification through the environmental review process. Research indicates...
Read MoreCarbon Trading for NYC’s Building Sector: Implementation Plan
Between January 2020 and June 2021, the Guarini Center led a team of researchers to study whether New York City should adopt a carbon trading program for its buildings pursuant...
Read MoreCarbon Trading for NYC’s Buildings Sector
Between January 2020 and June 2021, the Guarini Center led a team of researchers to study whether New York City should adopt a carbon trading program for its buildings pursuant...
Read MoreTowards Plant-Forward Diets: A Toolkit for Local Policy Makers
Reducing the consumption of meat would help to improve public health and reduce harms to animals and the environment. Cities – and other forms of local government, such as counties...
Read MoreReforming CEQR: Improving Mitigation Under the City Environmental Quality Review Process
The City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) is the process by which agencies in the City of New York evaluate their discretionary actions for environmental effects. As an extension of the...
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