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Encouraging the Use of Native Planting in Commercial Landscaping

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Enforcing ordinances for including more native plants in communal spaces is one way in which cities are attempting to expand their green infrastructure. Well-maintained and attractive native planting in commercial landscaping can enhance the appearance of a community and help businesses make a good first impression.

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Aedas wins Hangzhou Qianjiang Century City Riverfront Digital Industrial Park competition

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With the approaching Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games, the new economic and cultural center Qianjiang Century City is undergoing rapid construction, expected to become the new icon for the area. Located in the core area of Hangzhou Qianjiang Century City, the project is endowed with convenient transportation network. Image © Aedas.

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Nanjing Joy City by Benoy

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Benoy was selected from a number of short-listed bidders to work on the Nanjing Joy City project. Due to its position as the future commercial centre of Chengnan Centre in Pukou District, the planning and operation of Joy City Shopping Mall became a key focus for guests at the launch event. Image © Benoy. Image © Benoy.

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Nanjing Joy City by Benoy

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Benoy was selected from a number of short-listed bidders to work on the Nanjing Joy City project. Due to its position as the future commercial centre of Chengnan Centre in Pukou District, the planning and operation of Joy City Shopping Mall became a key focus for guests at the launch event. Image © Benoy. Image © Benoy.

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The Future of Cities Should be Transit-Oriented

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Modern cities face many problems: traffic jams, long-distance commuting, polluted urban environment, isolated communities and more. Urban designs and master planning have not had the foresight to prepare older cities for the coming centuries, and there are so many uncertainties ahead. Problematic Cities.

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gmp wins Lingang Avenue Station City competition

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In the international architectural competition for Lingang Avenue Station City, the design by gmp von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects impressed the jury. The development site for Lingang Avenue Station City lies at the heart of Lingang within the third ring to the north-west of Dishui Lake. Image © gmp. Image © gmp.

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Building Bridges: How Architects Are Ripping Up the Rulebook on Water Treatment Facility Architecture

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There is, however, a discernible shift towards designing water treatment facilities with a newfound emphasis on aesthetics, sustainability and integration into the landscape. In both instances, the projects seamlessly fuse the built environment with the natural landscape, with wetlands taking center stage as distinctive highlights.

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