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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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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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Climate and Resilience
November 21, 2024

Sustainable Urban Development: Nature-Based Solutions and Green Infrastructure

Sustainable urban development is essential in addressing the challenges posed by rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, and climate change. Cities, which are home to over half of the world’s population, are increasingly recognizing the need to integrate sustainable practices into their development strategies. A key aspect of this transformation is the incorporation of nature-based solutions (NbS) […]

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Transportation
November 18, 2024

Paving the Path to Sustainable Mobility: EU’s Push for Active Transportation in Cities

Paving the Path to Sustainable Mobility: EU’s Push for Active Transportation in Cities Urban centers across Europe are embracing a transformative shift toward sustainable mobility, with the European Union (EU) leading the charge. As cities face challenges like congestion, pollution, and public health concerns, the EU’s latest initiatives emphasize active transportation—specifically, walking and cycling. These […]

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Buildings & Design
November 17, 2024

Green Roofs: Enhancing Urban Sustainability in India’s Growing Cities

Urbanization is a defining characteristic of modern society, posing significant challenges to environmental sustainability, particularly in densely populated regions like India. Addressing these challenges requires innovative approaches, and green roofs offer a compelling solution. As a nature-based intervention, green roofs provide multifaceted benefits, from mitigating urban heat to enhancing biodiversity and improving air quality, aligning […]

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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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