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The goal of the current thesis is the presentation of the concept of a green community, the reasons behind the need to transition to such a model, & the challenges that will arise when implementing such models. In parallel a survey was conducted to analyze the spread of information in the community regarding green communities. Questions include the underst&ing of basic principles of a green city, & what is currently implemented locally to limit carbon dioxide emissions. In the first chapter, general scientific findings will be presented in regards to climate change over the past decades, as well as general definitions for the rest of the thesis. In the second chapter, the origins of green communities will be reviewed & the theoretical methodologies surrounding a green city will be analyzed. In the third chapter, practical models will be presented, based on which green cities can be built & developed. Lastly, in the final chapter the survey will be presented. The scope of the survey was the spread of knowledge & documentation of current knowledge available regarding green communities & communities, & measures implemented in order to reduce carbon emissions.