Sidewalk Lab

1. plans to do everything from reduce pollution, commute times and landfill waste to improve the weather

1.1. It envisions reducing the impact of wind, increasing shade on sunny days and blocking rain due to smart building design and tree planting.

2. promised to make the weather more comfortable to enjoy the waterfront.

2.1. reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 73%, potable water consumption by 65% and landfill waste generation by 90%.

3. Transportation would be prioritized around walking, cycling and shared electric vehicles

3.1. more flexibility in zoning to allow for a blend of land use for residential, commercial and other uses.

4. owned by Google's parent company Alphabet

4.1. planning a neighborhood designed as a model for urban life

5. relocate Google's headquarters in Canada

5.1. called Quayside, which is on the Toronto waterfront.

6. the neighborhood as being built not from the ground up, but from the "internet up."

6.1. There will be high-speed communication networks, as well as long-range, low-bandwidth connectivity

6.1.1. placing sensors in public spaces and buildings to report environmental data such as carbon monoxide, noise, vibration and temperature