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What is a circular city?

 

“If we were to envision our cities as circular cities, how would they look? Green.”

The article linked below gives an overview of various types of green infrastructure already implemented in urban design around the world. Combining a variety of sustainable practices helps to mitigate many problems at once and turn cities into regenerative systems. In Austin we are especially aware of the need to reduce the urban heat island effect and improve stormwater management. The elements described here can form part of a sustainable solution.

 
Joan Hyde