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“A Framework for Developing Happy Proximities:” In Conversation with Carlos Moreno, the Pioneer of the 15-Minute City

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The 15-minute city has become an internationally recognized concept advocating for a people-centric urban model where residents should be able to meet most of their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes.

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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. This shift aims to reduce cities' carbon footprint and support collaborative efforts to achieve Sustainable Development goals. Low-carbon Material Solution - ECOPlanet. Read more »

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BIG's ‘Mindfulness City’ concept seeks to deliver new forms of prosperity to southern Bhutan

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‘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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A Model for a Healthier, Adaptive Approach to Community Development

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The Healthy Cities movement is a strong but sometimes underappreciated planning concept with its roots in the complex structure of the human body. © Steven Bingler This article was originally published on Common Edge.

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University of Miami's School of Architecture to design smart 'Silica City' concept for booming Guyana

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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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NEOM launches Siranna resort concept on the Gulf of Aqaba

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The new Siranna development will include a 65-key hotel in addition to 35 “exclusive” residences geared toward tourists and complement the previous Leyja and Epicon resort concepts that were announced this year.

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Balancing Neoclassical and Futuristic Design: The Utopian Dream Bathroom Concept

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Courtesy of AXOR Nowadays, the term “ utopia ” is used to describe an idea that seems unattainable —at least in the contemporary context— intrinsically related to philosophical, scientific, urbanistic, and architectural concepts, among others. Read more »

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