Chicago has long been a world leader in innovations of all kinds, and
its response to the need for drastic environmental action to combat
climate change is no exception. In 2008, Chicago developed the Chicago
Climate Action Plan (CCAP) to begin to address these issues. This book
is an examination and exploration of the issues that the CCAP deals with
and how they may be implemented, focusing on the Chicago Loop area. It
also examines the 2030 Challenge, which has an aggressive goal of 80
percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 for new and renovated
buildings. The book is divided into eight key areas: Buildings, the
Urban Matrix, Smart Infrastructure, Mobility, Water, Waste, Community
Engagement and Energy. Illustrated with full colour photographs,
diagrams and models throughout, this wonderful book takes a clear and
easy-to-understand approach to this complex topic, providing innovative
and insightful strategies for efficient and effective carbon reduction.