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Governance , News/Stories
January 25, 2025

Adelaide’s Visionary Urban Transformation: A Glimpse into the Next 30 Years

Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is on the cusp of a significant urban transformation, with visionary developers, architects, and planners collaborating to reshape its landscape over the next three decades. The city’s future blueprint emphasizes sustainability, vertical expansion, and community-centric spaces, aiming to enhance livability and economic vitality. Jamie McClurg of Commercial & […]

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Governance , News/Stories
January 25, 2025

The Five Minute City: Copenhagen’s Nordhavn Sets a New Standard for Sustainable Urban Living

In the realm of urban planning, the “15-minute city” concept has gained significant attention, advocating for all essential services to be within a 15-minute reach for residents. Copenhagen’s Nordhavn district has taken this idea further, pioneering the “five-minute city” model, where daily necessities are accessible within just a five-minute walk. This innovative approach not only […]

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Health
January 16, 2025

Shaping the Future of Health-Centric Cities through Data-Driven Planning

As cities continue to expand and evolve, the challenges of ensuring urban health and well-being have never been more pressing. Urbanization, while offering economic growth and innovation, also brings with it a host of public health concerns, from air pollution and traffic-related injuries to mental health issues and the impacts of climate change. To build […]

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Health
January 10, 2025

Cultivating Longevity: The Role of Urban Environments in Promoting Healthy Ageing

As life expectancy rises globally, cities play a crucial role in supporting healthy ageing for their residents. Urban environments can significantly influence physical health, mental well-being, and social inclusion, which are vital for the well-being of older adults. Cities that prioritize age-friendly design and policy can enhance quality of life, encourage active lifestyles, and promote […]

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Buildings & Design
January 7, 2025

Designing Therapeutic Environments: Landscape Integration in Behavioral Healthcare Centers

In recent years, the design of behavioral healthcare centers has shifted towards creating environments conducive to therapy and healing. A central element of this evolution is the integration of landscapes, which plays a vital role in enhancing mental and emotional well-being for both patients and staff. This article delves into the benefits and design considerations […]

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Health , Transportation
January 7, 2025

The Interplay Between Urban Noise, Stress, and Mitigative Strategies

Noise pollution in urban settings has garnered significant attention due to its pervasive impact on public health. Urban noise, primarily originating from traffic, industrial activities, and densely populated human environments, poses numerous health risks. Several studies have highlighted the detrimental effects of sustained noise exposure, which range from physiological health impacts to psychological and cognitive […]

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Climate and Resilience
January 6, 2025

The Interconnection of Urban Environments and Human Rights: A Global Perspective

As the world’s urban population continues to grow, reaching 4.4 billion in 2020 with projections for even greater urbanization, the quality of urban environments is increasingly being recognized as a crucial determinant of human rights. The right to an adequate standard of living, health, and well-being is compromised in many cities around the world due […]

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Health
January 3, 2025

Urban Design as a Remedy for Urban Loneliness and Emotional Health Challenges

As urban areas continue to grow, they face critical challenges related to social isolation and emotional health. Loneliness, though often associated with rural living, is a significant issue in crowded urban environments, exacerbating mental health challenges. This article explores how innovative urban design can serve as a remedy, creating spaces that foster social connections and […]

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Climate and Resilience , Health
January 2, 2025

The Impact of Extreme Heat Events on Physiological and Psychological Health: The Role of Urban Planning and Design

The intensifying frequency and severity of extreme heat events, driven by climate change, present significant challenges to human health. These events cause a range of physiological and psychological consequences, requiring urgent attention from public health officials and urban planners to develop effective mitigation and adaptation strategies. Addressing these concerns in urban environments involves not only […]

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Housing
October 5, 2024

Innovative Modular Housing: A Solution to the Global Urban Housing Crisis

As cities worldwide grapple with rapid urbanization, the demand for affordable housing has reached a critical point. Sustainable modular housing is emerging as a potential solution, offering an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and scalable approach to address housing shortages in urban areas (Housing Europe, 2022). Modular housing involves off-site construction of standardized units, which are quickly assembled […]

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