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Rethinking Urban Development: Densifying Cities for Accelerated Climate Action

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Image Courtesy of Holcim Cities are defined as densely populated geographic areas characterized by urban development. However, urban densification has been associated with negative aspects such as health issues, pollution, and social problems. Low-carbon Material Solution - ECOPlanet.

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo is the 2023 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development laureate

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The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has today announced Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo as its selection for the 2023 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, one of the industry’s leading honors for community building and development worldwide.

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Adaptive Reuse as a Strategy for Sustainable Urban Development and Regeneration

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Image © Simon Menges “New ideas must use old buildings,” said Jane Jacobs in her seminal book The Death and Life of Great American Cities , championing the reuse of existing building stock as a means to catalyze positive change and foster diverse urban environments. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg by Herzog & de Meuron.

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New York, Milan, and Venice Amongst Participants in C40's Reinventing Cities Competition 2024

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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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An Architect’s Guide to Copenhagen: Dan Stubbergaard and the “Bustling City Designed for Living”

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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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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

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Funding has been secured and construction may begin in September on the Legends Tower in Oklahoma City, which is planned to be the tallest in USA , says developer Scot Matteson. And then we will get a building permit in September. The building will house hotels, residences and commercial space.

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An Architect’s Guide to Copenhagen: Marie-Louise Høstbo’s and a Timeless City for Design, Art and Architecture

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For Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, “Copenhagen will build upon Rio’s achievements, by continuing to show the way in which architecture and culture can respond to the challenges of our time, especially in the environmental field.”

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