In the final episode of the StreetsSmart mini series, we explore the crucial role of urban systems in addressing climate change. From reimagining transportation systems and the possibilities of electrified fleets, to revolutionizing building practices with innovative design, cities are leading the charge towards a greener future. 

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Special thanks to the following sources:

Alternative Fuels Data Center: Emissions from Electric Vehicles - U.S. Department of Energy 

Cities and climate change - United Nations Environment Programme

CTA Facts at a Glance - Chicago Transit Authority 

How did Shenzhen, China Build World’s Largest Electric Bus Fleet? - Lu Lu, Lulu Xue and Weimin Zhou, World Resources Institute 

Inside A Sustainable Power Plant With A Ski Slope On Its Roof - Architectural Digest

Interview with Jaime Lerner- American Society of Landscape Architects

Net-Zero Emissions Operations by 2050, including a 65% reduction by 2030 - Office of the Federal Chief Sustainability Officer 

The Nexus of Energy Efficiency and Air Strategies for Buildings - Robert B. Weisenmiller PhD., Berkeley California-China Climate Institute 

Why Smart Urban Design May Save Us from Natural Disasters and Address Social Justice - American Society of Landscape Architects

Why The Built Environment? - Architecture 2030

80x50 Climate Action Plan - City and County of Denver