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The article discusses three affordable housing projects that have achieved high standards of energy performance and livability on tight budgets. The projects include Betances Residence in the Bronx, New York, Coliseum Place in Oakland, California, and 981 Davie Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. The achievements of these projects can be attributed to factors such as developers' social mission, social policy and funding criteria, and long-term ownership. Each project has implemented specific strategies to maximize floor area, improve energy efficiency, and prioritize the health and well-being of residents. These projects serve as role models for environmentally and socially responsible multifamily housing. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the search for balance and equity due to rising concerns over the impact of construction activities on U.S. public health and the environment. Business owners, governments and environmental activists have looked for ways to mitigate the effects of industrial facilities on communities. Native American tribes have protested against a number of projects, claiming they pose risks to water resources and violate their sovereignty.

Earlier this year, he started working on climate issues at the federal level as senior director of building emissions at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Chambers spoke with record about his new role in President Biden's administration. ARCHITECT Mark Chambers has focused on advancing environmental policy at the city-government level for more than a decade, working in the District of Columbia and in New York. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the efforts of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) for faster implementation of construction projects under the 1.2-trillion dollars Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Topics include the DoT's funding release for 2023, and views of White House director of infrastructure implementation, Mitch Landrieu, regarding the need to accelerate the project delivery, and the DoT's partnership with the industry groups to develop templates for the contracts.

The article focuses on Biden White House's October 6, 2021 directive to restore environmental reviews for infrastructure projects has rolled back last year by the Trump administration won praise from environmental groups but has some wary of new delays as a major federal funding push looms. Topics include the federal agency study of all relevant environmental impacts of projects and programs, and the agencies to work with communities on alternative infrastructure approaches to minimize effects.