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Phil Great article! A lot of what I have read here, has already been implemented in cities in the Netherlands, with Denmark the two bicycle countries par... How Oslo Achieved Zero Pedestrian and Bicycle Fatalities, and How Others Can Apply What Worked · 11 months ago. Bobby Salvin I understand why some people wish mobility and GDP weren't connected, but it's wishful thinking.
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TheCityFix is an online resource for the latest news and analysis on urban sustainability and development. Launched in 2007, the site connects a global network of writers, urban planners, designers, engineers and citizens who work to make cities better places to live. The blog is produced by WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, World Resources Institute’s…
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2019年10月8日 · Walking is the oldest, most democratic way to get around. But as urban areas have become more sprawled, walking has slowly been suffocated by other modes of transport that are less healthy for both people and cities.Wide, congested roads have taken precedence over pedestrian sidewalks, crossings and public spaces.
Public Participation Is the ‘Missing Link’ in Effective Urban Heat ...
2 天之前 · In Mathare, Kenya, street vendors utilize umbrellas to stay cool. An informal settlement with structures mostly made of heat-trapping materials, residents face amplified impacts of extreme heat. Photo: Ninara/Flickr In Mathare – a collection of informal settlements northeast of Nairobi, Kenya, housing more than 500,000 residents – heat is reshaping daily existence.
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2024年9月12日 · Phil Great article! A lot of what I have read here, has already been implemented in cities in the Netherlands, with Denmark the two bicycle countries par... How Oslo Achieved Zero Pedestrian and Bicycle Fatalities, and How Others Can Apply What Worked · 11 months ago. Bobby Salvin I understand why some people wish mobility and GDP weren't connected, but it's wishful thinking.
New Data Dashboard Helps Cities Build Urban Resilience in a …
2023年7月27日 · A new tool helps cities visualize the connections between climate change and the urban environment through various sustainability metrics. Photo: Eric Isselee/Shutterstock Climate change is impacting cities and their residents in many profound ways, from poor air quality to flooding to biodiversity loss and extreme heat. Now, with the help of a new tool, select…
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2024年10月31日 · Phil Great article! A lot of what I have read here, has already been implemented in cities in the Netherlands, with Denmark the two bicycle countries par... How Oslo Achieved Zero Pedestrian and Bicycle Fatalities, and How Others Can Apply What Worked · 11 months ago. Bobby Salvin I understand why some people wish mobility and GDP weren't connected, but it's wishful thinking.
What Does a Green City Look Like? Equitable, Connected and …
2023年7月6日 · Nature can play an important role in creating urban resilience in the face of climate change.Photo: nextbike/Unsplash There is no question that for the world to successfully slow and mitigate the effects of climate change, cities will need to transform.Currently, urban areas consume 78% of the world’s energy supply and produce over 60% of …
Crisis Resilient Urban Futures: What’s Next for Asia-Pacific Cities?
2023年10月23日 · Most Asia-Pacific cities, like Hong Kong, are located in coastal, riparian and delta areas and are heavily affected by tropical and monsoonal hydrological cycles, increasing their vulnerability to climate risks. Photo: sugarman_joe/Unsplash Cities have always been dynamic hubs of culture, education, economic growth and opportunity, and most importantly, centers of social interaction attracting ...
How Cities Can Rethink Housing After COVID-19 | TheCityFix
2021年8月25日 · Phil Great article! A lot of what I have read here, has already been implemented in cities in the Netherlands, with Denmark the two bicycle countries par... How Oslo Achieved Zero Pedestrian and Bicycle Fatalities, and How Others Can Apply What Worked · 11 months ago. Bobby Salvin I understand why some people wish mobility and GDP weren't connected, but it's wishful thinking.