Abstract: Criteria airborne pollutants, such as particulate matter (PM2.5) and sulfur dioxide (SO2), can cause harm to human health and the environment. Underserved areas near major interstates and industry, such as Prichard, Alabama, can easily
Read moreCategory: Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Cities are hubs for ideas, commerce, culture, science, productivity, social development and much more. At their best, cities have enabled people to advance socially and economically.
However, many challenges exist to maintaining cities in a way that continues to create jobs and prosperity while not straining land and resources. Common urban challenges include congestion, lack of funds to provide basic services, a shortage of adequate housing and declining infrastructure.
The challenges cities face can be overcome in ways that allow them to continue to thrive and grow, while improving resource use and reducing pollution and poverty. The future we want includes cities of opportunities for all, with access to basic services, energy, housing, transportation and more.
Learn more at: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/cities/
Proof-of-Concept of a Combined Parking Allocation and Ride-Sharing System
Abstract: This study proposes a new parking management policy where parking is reserved for drivers who participate in a centrally coordinated carpool for a given venue. In the proposed system, individuals self-identify as drivers and
Read moreAudit of the regulations for the operation and functioning of the fixed sources of federal jurisdiction regarding the atmosphere of generators of hazardous waste, providers of waste management services.
Abstract: Guarantee, through environmental audits, compliance with the regulations and operations of the operation of the federal jurisdiction in terms of the atmosphere of hazardous waste that they dispose of, in order to make companies
Read moreEvidence Based Green City Evaluation and Prediction in The New Normal
Abstract: A green city (GC) implies as an environmental-friendly. How to enhance every city to a green city is a crucial to achieve the new normal after the pandemic. The challenges are with soundness of
Read moreInterviews from Volunteer Project at SBP in New Orleans
The IISE Annual Conference Volunteering Event, organized by the Sustainable Development Division, is a yearly project where members attending the annual conference volunteer to assist a nonprofit agency in the conference’s host city. The organization
Read moreMassport named 2022 Excellence in Sustainable Development Award Winner
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) handles major transportation hubs and infrastructure within the state, including Logan Airport in Boston, waterfront property, cruise ship terminals and shipping ports. They have undergone a period of extensive reviews
Read moreUsing Toyota Kata to Help Local Food Banks with Hugh Alley
Our guest is Hugh Alley, an experienced lean practitioner and industrial engineer, who has experience with the Toyota Kata method of improvement. He has recently applied this approach to a nonprofit food bank in Vancouver,
Read moreLessons from Latin America for sustainable, healthier cities
Latin America is a region of many challenges but also of innovation and opportunities. It is a region of rapid urbanization, with 80% of its population (505 million people) living in cities within a diverse
Read moreFrom the White House to the Pentagon: ISE skills can serve the public
ISEs have unique skillsets that allow them to make a huge impact in the public sector. If you’re looking to serve your community or nation, and if you’re mission-driven and want to make a difference,
Read moreISE and supply chains for human needs
Industrial and systems engineering and supply chain management focus on overall efficiency improvements and cost reduction. This focus has significantly benefited all parties in society. However, sometimes the focus does not best serve the ultimate
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