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The Climate Showcase Communities program showcases communities that are undertaking pilot projects to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas pollution while saving money.

Green Globes certifies sustainable high-performance buildings while providing customized guidance throughout the process.

The Green Infrastructure Funding Opportunities page provide information on federal funding opportunities and funding tools for green infrastructure projects.

The Green Infrastructure Modeling Tools model the impacts of green infrastructure on watersheds, air quality, and energy consumption.

Buffalo Bayou Promenade is a 23-acre urban park and recreation area that transformed an overgrown, trash-soaked urban greyfield into a thriving waterfront. The $15 million landmark project both improved flood control capacity and transformed a marginalized space beneath the freeway into a safe, welcoming place for pedestrians.

InVEST software provides valuations of ecosystem services and assesses how environmental impacts can alter the benefits they provide to humans.

LEED certifies that any type of building (residential, commercial, industrial) is considered resource-efficient.

Mobility 2040 is the long-term transportation plan for North Texas, outlining improvements for road, transit, bicycle and pedestrian transportation.

The Natural Capital Project develops nature-based solutions to various environmental challenges and encourages natural capital investments.