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Ground Zero Development Plan — for helping the city and nation heal, remember, and rebuild


The 1000,000-square-foot Ground Zero complex sits on the site of the Twin Towers. The memorial and gleaming skyscrapers have not only breathed new life and energy into Manhattan, but have also become a symbol of hope.

31. Aadhaar — for using biometrics to transform the way Indians interact with government


India is a country where millions of people lack official documents, often leading to fraud or denial of service. Launched in 2009, the online biometric authentication service Aadhaar now covers 1.2 billion people — 99% of all Indian adults. The service is used to receive pensions, pay taxes, vote, sign documents, and enroll in school.

32. Vindeby Offshore Wind Farm - for demonstrating how onshore wind can provide clean energy


“ I had to convince my colleagues that it was possible. ” — Anders J. Jaesen, Vindeby Project Manager

In 1989, Danish energy company Dong Energy launched a project switzerland number data to build 450 kilowatt wind turbines on the shelf. Although installation took just over a week, the planning phase took a whole year and required a number of unconventional solutions. As a result, the world's first offshore wind farm was launched in 1991 and dismantled in 2017, having generated 9.61 billion kWh of electricity.

33. Bus Rapid Transit in Curitiba – for starting a transportation revolution in cities around the world


The Brazilian city of Curitiba is an icon for urbanists. Launched in 1974, the Curitiba Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system now spans five routes, 74 km long. The system is used by 80% of the city's residents, with 170 million trips per year.

34. Cosmos Parcel Tracking System — for a breakthrough in e-commerce with a tracking system that guarantees fast delivery


" FedEx's logistics and tracking system was a key moment in the emergence of Amazon.com and other online stores. " — James Weatherby, author of The World on Time: 11 Management Principles That Made FedEx a Sensation

COSMOS (the company’s online customer, operations and service management system) started out as an internal tool. But over time, the team adapted it to give customers the ability to digitally track the status and location of any package as it was delivered. Armed with this information, more and more consumers were ready to dive into online shopping.