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One of the nation ’ s largest technology hubs , Seattle is home to megalithic corporations like Microsoft and Amazon . As such , industry-driven smart planning forms a large part of the city ’ s sustainability initiatives . Microsoft , for example , recently announced that it will be investing $ 500mn to solve the city ’ s housing crisis – counteracting the rising house prices brought on by the tech boom . Nicknamed ‘ the Emerald City ’, Seattle ranks in the top 10 cities worldwide for tree cover , and the city has also reached a 90 % mix of renewable power in the last few years . SEPTEMBER 2019