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Urbanism 101 is a series that breaks down concepts in urban planning, policy, and related fields using vivid examples. In this introductory article, we're going to define what an EcoDistrict is and share some examples of two different types of EcoDistricts, one in Seattle and one in Rennes, France. The inspiration for selecting EcoDistrict as the first topic for the Urbanism 101 series came from a podcast episode with...
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