From Treehugger:

The Clinton Climate Initiative, which works with 40 of the world’s biggest cities to reduce greenhouse emissions, is expanding. Working in partnership with the US Green Building Council, local governments and property developments, the Initiative announced last month that it would support some 16 large-scale, carbon-neutral urban developments. Scattered across six continents, when built these developments will house approximately one million people in “Climate Positive” communities.

The new projects move beyond retrofitting individual buildings to design entire communities for sustainability. Said former President Clinton:

“The Climate Positive Development Program will set a new global standard for developments that will minimize environmental impacts and benefit economies as we build and rebuild homes, schools, and businesses.”

The various projects will all be high-density, mixed-use and transit accessible developments, and will utilize the USGBC’s LEED standards for green buildings. Clean energy, water and waste management and efficient lighting systems will also be integrated.