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JANUARY 16, 2024

via Shutterstock | Alexandre.ROSA | Rotterdam As we begin 2024, European cities present various urban development markers that are setting the path for the new year. In these diverse urban fabrics, European cities are demonstrating a commitment to defining challenges and working towards shaping a climate-conscious future.

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APRIL 25, 2023

UNStudio has just unveiled plans for another new mixed-use development project in the Chinese city of Nanjing. It aims to be a benchmark for newly integrated urban developments in Nanjing, across the country, and beyond.”

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DECEMBER 10, 2023

Image © Maria Gonzalez In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, cities have emerged as models of innovation in terms of sustainable development goals. Cities creatively address pressing urban challenges, including density, transportation, housing, and resilience. Read more »

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MARCH 4, 2024

Courtesy of c40 | Venice Proposed Site 2024 “Reinventing Cities,” C40’ s renowned global design competition , has just announced its fourth edition. The competition’s main goal is to “transform underutilized sites or buildings into beacons of sustainability and resilience and act as a showcase for future zero-carbon urban developments.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Image Courtesy of NEOM | Under Fair Use NEOM - or "new life" in a blend of Greek and Arabic - is a new urban development planned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Imagined as a cross-border city located in the northwest of the country, it aims to diversify the economy and reduce its dependence on oil.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Image by Denys Nevozhai, via Unsplash The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and urban planning holds significant promise for creating more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable cities.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Image © Tyler Caine As world governments grapple with environmental crises, the construction industry rushes to reevaluate sustainable design and develop new ways of measuring its efficiency. The Global South faces distinctive challenges in building sustainable cities.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

They aim to go back to basics through passive strategies, using natural materials and a contextual understanding to develop sustainable architecture.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A Dubai-based developer named URB has entered the fray of futuristic community planning in the region after publishing plans for XZero City, a pedestrian-friendly, net-zero carbon community it says will eventually grow to accommodate up to 100,000 people.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Addressing the ecological, economic and social challenges caused by urban sprawl underscores the urgent need for a sustainable approach to suburban expansion. Further, this forward-thinking approach embraces sustainable design practices, including green building techniques and energy efficiency.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Image © Iwan Baan Copenhagen is a living testament to its architectural legacy, innovative urban development, and commitment to sustainability and liveability. Visit Copenhagen has developed a series of four videos to explore the city's architectural wonders, guided by local architects. Read more »

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 23, 2023

Image © Billie Grace Ward via Flickr In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development , cities are faced with an array of challenges that demand quick and innovative solutions, ranging from the critical issue of affordable housing to the pressing need for efficient and decongested infrastructure and sustainable energy practices.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Courtesy of Metrochrome RSHP has just won the Jean Moulin competition held in La Défense , Paris, to design a low-carbon mixed-use development. Through collaboration with neighboring city centers, the scheme hopes to create various sustainable mixed-use properties.

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Archinect

JULY 19, 2023

Rotterdam -based LOLA Landscape Architects has been selected by developers Landsec U+I and TOWN to design the new 48-hectare Hartree development, a mixed-use neighborhood in Cambridge , United Kingdom. The masterplan for the urban quarter development was designed by Swedish practice Kjellander Sjöberg Architects.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The University of Miami School of Architecture has announced its participation in a master planning project that will help develop a smart city in the capital region of Guyana, South America.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 20, 2023

‘Mindfulness City’ is a multifaceted economic hub designed by the firm’s Landscape and Urban Design Team to coincide with sustainability principles and the pioneering Gross National Happiness Index (GNH) concept that has been championed by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Bhutanese government since 2008.

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Archinect

APRIL 13, 2022

That individual is world-renowned architect David Adjaye , who will join a team of consultants, city officials, and civic organizations focused on advancing the transformation of Cleveland ’s Tower City Center into a marketplace as well as the 20- to 30-year proposal to develop a 130-acre mixed-use neighborhood along the Cuyahoga Riverfront.

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Deezen

MARCH 11, 2022

Cities are the only sustainable way to house Earth's growing population – but the importance of protecting them from climate risks has been "totally underrated", according to Hélène Chartier of sustainable urbanism network C40 Cities. "In And this is not viable outside cities, let's be honest.". "To

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Portland Architecture

AUGUST 3, 2022

The district is projected to include 1,200 housing units, forming with the Burnside Bridgehead development to the north a residential bookend to the otherwise non-residential Central Eastside. There are ambitious sustainability goals here, its backers promise, and a commitment to equity. Brian Libby: Congratulations on your fellowship.

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Archinect

MAY 12, 2023

OMA , along with Circlewood, a coalition of architects, engineers, builders, and researchers, have developed a modular wood system to build a variety of schools in Amsterdam. This project aims to support the city’s goal to halve the use of primary raw materials by 2030 and become fully circular by 2050.

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MARCH 11, 2024

British architecture studio Zaha Hadid Architects is set to create a waterfront development in Muscat, Oman , that will include canal walkways and have a design "emphasising climate resilience". million-square-metre development will feature a marina, a cultural district, canal walkways and a recreational waterfront.

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Archinect

MAY 27, 2023

Belgian-French construction group BESIX and Dutch dredging and heavylift company Boskalis have been announced as the first European contractors to be awarded a design and build lump sum contract by NEOM to work on the first phase of development for the Port of NEOM project.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments Austin, Texas, has developed an ETOD Policy Toolkit Study to make transit-oriented developments more equitable for current and future residents and businesses.

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ArchDaily

JULY 19, 2023

The event this year that brought together 6,000 participants worldwide, focusing on “Sustainable Futures – Leave No One Behind”, was set on discovering how architecture influences the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ranging from Climate Adaptation, Rethinking Resources, Health, Inclusivity, and more. Read more »

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BD+C

MAY 10, 2024

Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/10/2024 - 09:05 Sustainable Development NBBJ leaders Jonathan Ward and Margaret Montgomery explore five inspirational ideas they are actively integrating into projects to ensure more healthy, natural cities.

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Archinect

MAY 12, 2023

He supports urban living and advocates for nuclear power as a solution to climate change and poverty in densely populated cities. Notwithstanding these viewpoints, Foster's philosophy includes the development of cleaner, sustainable cities.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Norman Foster is in San Marino this week to present what he says is a new set of sustainable urban design principles to the 83rd meeting of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s Committee on Urban Development, Housing, and Land Management.

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Archinect

MAY 30, 2022

Research undertaken by NASA has found that rooftop gardens can offer substantial temperature reductions in cities during summer months.

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Deezen

AUGUST 28, 2022

The homes are designed to offer qualities that typically wouldn't be affordable in inner-city apartments, such as high ceilings, large windows and access to outdoor space. The decision to self-develop was fuelled by the ambition to create homes that pioneer new thinking. Developer: Austin Maynard Architects. Project credits.

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Bustler

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Reinventing Cities, C40’s global design competition for urban design professionals, has launched with a group of 15 new participating communities for its fourth edition. To date, Reinventing Cities has supported some 40 projects currently under construction worldwide. Read the full post on Bustler

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ArchDaily

MAY 6, 2024

As the country's most populous city, it reveals an extreme social and cultural complexity surrounded by vast plains and prairies. Additionally, it represents one of Bolivia's most developed cities by having a high municipal sustainable development indicator.

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Architizer

JANUARY 9, 2024

It’s not just a building; it’s a micro-city set within a bustling metropolis. The ground floor might house a café, a shared workspace, a fitness center, an art gallery or a dental clinic, creating a dynamic ecosystem that mirrors the diverse heartbeat of a city.

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2024

With just over three weeks left to enter Dezeen Awards 2024 , we spoke to last year's sustainability winners about how their success led to attention and new clients. Petit Pli , which won wearable design of the year in 2018 , develops clothing that grows and adapts to the body, allowing for a longer product life.

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Archinect

JUNE 23, 2022

A city is rising from the waters of the Indian Ocean. In a turquoise lagoon, just 10 minutes by boat from Male, the Maldivian capital, a floating city, big enough to house 20,000 people, is being constructed. Its modular units are constructed in a local shipyard and towed to the city when complete.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Nonprofit New York City Economic Development Corporation has launched New York City Mass Timber Studio, an assistance program for the development of mass-timber construction within New York City. Teams can submit projects ranging from residential to industrial development.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Exploring some of her favorite locations –all of which exemplify the city’s culture and sustainable approach– we analyze how Copenhagen upholds a strong legacy and how architecture and urban development play an essential role in shaping its urban identity, while promoting sustainability and liveability.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

C40 Cities director of urban planning and design Hélène Chartier argued she would not "want to live in a place where it's so narrow", while architect Winy Maas said he "would love to live in such a kind of environment". The Line has been touted as a sustainable alternative to conventional city design. Is it feasible as a city?

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