ABOUT THE EVENT : The EcoDistricts Summit is the premiere annual conference dedicated to urban and district-scale sustainability, attracting an international audience of high-caliber professionals working in green building, urban planning, policy and development.
The EcoDistricts Summit purpose: Deepen the understanding of integrated district-scale sustainability projects around the globe.Connect with companies, professionals and policymakers who are driving urban innovation.Learn about district-scale sustainability best practices in finance, governance and policy.Explore topics like district energy and water utilities, net-zero buildings, smart grid, networked transportation, urban ecosystem services, zero waste and human behavior
The EcoDistricts Summit provides: A forum for increasing knowledge about next generation urban sustainability practices and technologies at the district scale.A place to share innovative ideas and best practices about financing and implementing neighborhood sustainability projects.Valuable insights about neighborhood organizing; integrated performance assessment; green building, infrastructure, and behavior practices to reduce resource consumption; new sources and structures for project finance; and policy mechanisms to support sustainable neighborhood development.A community of practice around neighborhood scale solutions.
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