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At the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) held in Baku, groundbreaking solutions for sustainable urban development were showcased, with a special focus on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into urban planning. The collaboration between IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) introduced AI-driven platforms that are poised to reshape how cities plan their […]
The 12th World Urban Forum, hosted in Cairo, brought together global thought leaders, urban planners, and organizations to discuss sustainable and inclusive urbanization. A key highlight of the event was the contribution of the Bartlett School of Planning from University College London (UCL), a leading academic institution known for its research on urban sustainability. The […]
Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city, is undergoing a transformative urban development that blends architectural innovation with sustainability. The recent completion of Karlatornet, a 74-story skyscraper standing at 246 meters, marks a significant milestone as the tallest building in Scandinavia and the European Union’s highest residential structure. This development is a cornerstone of the city’s ambitious Älvstaden […]