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Climate and Resilience , Governance
April 2, 2025

Strategies for Urban Greening for Climate Adaptation: Cultivating Sustainable Cities

Introduction As cities worldwide grapple with the impacts of climate change, urban greening has emerged as a critical strategy for climate adaptation and resilience. Urban greening involves integrating green infrastructure—such as parks, street trees, green roofs, and gardens—into urban landscapes to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change while enhancing ecological health and community well-being. […]

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Climate and Resilience
April 2, 2025

Food Insecurity: A Global Crisis

Food insecurity, defined as the lack of regular access to enough safe and nutritious food, remains a pressing global issue. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), nearly 690 million people were undernourished in 2019, with projections indicating that the COVID-19 pandemic could increase this figure dramatically (FAO, 2020). Food insecurity is often driven […]

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April 2, 2025

ESG VS Sustainability | Decoding the similarities and differences

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News/Stories
March 20, 2025

AI-Powered Maps Reveal Urban Green Space Gaps—and a Path to Equity

A cutting-edge AI tool unveiled in March 2025 is pulling back the curtain on a hidden urban divide: access to green spaces. Developed by researchers featured in ScienceDaily, this system maps city parks, trees, and gardens with pinpoint precision, exposing a tale of two cities within places like New York, Mumbai, and beyond. Affluent neighborhoods […]

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Health
March 15, 2025

Exploring Psychogeography: Its Impact on Cognitive Functioning

Psychogeography, a dynamic interdisciplinary field, explores the intricate relationship between geographical spaces and human psychology. As urban environments proliferate, the need to understand their impact on cognitive functioning becomes increasingly critical. This article aims to explore how the design and layout of urban landscapes influence mental processes, highlighting implications for urban design and mental well-being. […]

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News/Stories
March 14, 2025

Patrick Geddes and the Shaping of Modern City Planning

Patrick Geddes (1854–1932), a pioneering urban planner and sociologist, profoundly influenced the way cities are conceptualized and designed. His contributions laid the groundwork for modern urban planning by emphasizing a holistic and ecological approach to urban development. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Geddes viewed cities as dynamic, living organisms, advocating for planning strategies that were […]

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Health , News/Stories
March 14, 2025

The Role of Urban Public Spaces in Promoting Physical Activity and Health

As urbanization continues to refine the landscapes in which we live, the role of urban design in public health, particularly regarding physical activity, becomes increasingly prominent. With over half of the global population residing in urban areas, the design of these environments heavily influences their health outcomes. In 2022, statistics revealed that 1 in 8 […]

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Tech & Data
March 13, 2025

How Social Media Data and Social Communication Information Can Enhance Urban Design and Planning

In today’s digitally interconnected world, urban design and planning stand on the brink of a transformative evolution, largely driven by social media data and broader social communication platforms. This new frontier affords urban planners dynamic, real-time insights into the needs and behaviors of city inhabitants, moving beyond traditional data sources to create environments that are […]

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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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