Smart CitiesMaking a city smarter: transportation in the built environment. This article is the second installment of a four-part series on smarter cities. Featured are transportation improvements, including such concepts as “smart parking;” and the built environment, including moving toward more energy efficient lighting and buildings. This article also features many links to other sources of ways to evaluate the effectiveness of designs and, for example, sustainability reporting for real estate. Read the details by clicking here.

About the Author: Lauren Boitel

Lauren Boitel is the Executive Director of ImpactNV, a statewide sustainability NGO convener and coalition builder that drives systemic change around economic, environmental, and social sustainability in the Silver State. Lauren has 12 years of experience as a Sustainability Professional in Southern Nevada and teaches Sustainability & Entrepreneurship for the Lee Business School at UNLV.