EcoDistrict

Source: ecodistrict.org

EcoDistricts.org

Our new name, EcoDistricts(formerly Portland Sustainability Institute), sums up our shared vision for creating sustainable cities from the neighborhood up. Our larger scope is designed to better serve you, the growing number of innovative practitioners and policymakers who are making a demonstrable impact in your communities and helping to grow the global green neighborhood movement. -- official web site

Source: ncpc.gov

SW Ecodistrict, Washington D.C., USA

The SW Ecodistrict Initiative is a comprehensive effort to transform a 15-block federal precinct just south of the National Mall into a showcase of sustainable urban development. In addition to accommodating the future space needs of the federal government, the Ecodistrict will extend the civic qualities of the National Mall, create new places to live, and promote a vibrant, open, and walkable neighborhood and workplace. The Initiative involves 17 federal and district agencies and is being led by the National Capital Planning Commission. -- official web site

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Innovation District, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

This area of South Boston’s waterfront, also known as the Seaport, has thrived because of elements most valued by the EcoDistricts organization, such as public-private partnerships, the entrepreneurial spirit, and an emphasis on collaboration. -- Linnean Solutions

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Lloyd Eco District, Portland, Oregon, USA

In the inner Northeast Portland area known as the Lloyd District, there’s an innovative, thriving coalition of businesses, residents and organizations that have come together with one audacious goal: to become the most sustainable living-and-working district in North America.

We’re working to achieve that goal using a “triple bottom line” approach that emphasizes people, planet and profit in equal consideration.  -- official web site

Source: northparkecodistrict.com

North Park EcoDistrict, San Diego, California, USA

North Park EcoDistrict is a community-based initiative in the historic North Park neighborhood of San Diego, Ca. Founded and supported by North Park Main Street’s sustainability initiative, North Park EcoDistrict aspires to cultivate and celebrate North Park as a livable, mindful and inspiring neighborhood with a thriving green economy. North Park is a bustling urban center characterized by its thriving arts community, farm-to-table restaurants, locally focused businesses, historic charm, and thoughtful inspired community. -- official web site

Source: austintexas.gov

Seaholm Development District, Austin, Texas, USA

In 2013, the Office of Sustainability led a collaborative exploration of how EcoDistrict strategies and criteria apply to the entire Seaholm Redevelopment District – including both private- and public-sector projects. Opportunities have been identified for advanced, integrated green building, mobility, watershed and ecosystem protection, economic development, climate action, and community well-being. -- official web site

Source: midtownatl.com

The Midtown EcoDistrict, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

The Midtown EcoDistrict was created in 2013 as the platform to achieve the goals outlined in the Greenprint Midtown sustainability action plan.  Through this platform, we are communicating the many “green” assets and initiatives underway in Midtown, encouraging all sectors of the community to work together to achieve even more, and developing new partnerships that result in innovative solutions to district-wide challenges. -- official web site

Source: gglo.com

Capitol Hill EcoDistrict, Seattle, Washington, USA by GGLO

In March 2011 the Bullitt Foundation awarded Capitol Hill Housing a grant to spearhead the creation of a new “EcoDistrict” on Capitol Hill, allowing them to work with GGLO to conduct the research and outreach efforts detailed in the "Capitol Hill EcoDistrict" report. -- architect's web site

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Bottière Chênaie Eco-district, Nantes, Loire Atlantique (44), France designed by Atelier des Paysages Bruel-Delmar

An urban park that goes hand in hand with and balances the new densities, its mainly indigenous vegetation will contribute to the expression of a nature regained. The wish to uncover the Gohards brook comes from wanting to express the memory of these places and in particular of their geography. It becomes the heart of the park and the collection point for the new neighborhood’s rainwater, which makes its way here, via channels and canals. -- landezine

Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict (OCED), Ottawa, Canada

Ottawa is the first city in Canada to officially create an EcoDistrict. The Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict (OCED) is a not-for-profit organization and its mission is to make the downtown core more sustainable, socially vibrant and attractive to progressive businesses and organizations looking to relocate or expand. -- official web site

Source: smartecocity.com

Smart Eco City(SEC), based in China

SEC is a leading know-how community and advisory company focusing on China’s 8 Smart Eco-City pillars (renewable energy, smart services, green building, e-mobility, water, health, recycling and financing). We have a team of local and international professionals based in China, Japan and South-Korea with backgrounds in engineering, marketing, manufacturing, consulting, policy, government relations and finance. In addition to deep advisory capabilities in the pillars of sustainable urbanization, we have proven capability to invest in and accelerate the development of smart eco-companies, SMEs and start-ups. -- official web site