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Sustainable living is "not viable outside cities" says Hélène Chartier of C40 Cities

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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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A City Within a City: How Micro-City Design Breathes New Life into Multi-Use Concepts

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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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Stockholm Wood City: The World’s Largest Wooden City

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Swedish urban developer Atrium Ljungberg has initiated Stockholm Wood City, anticipated to be the world’s largest urban wooden construction project. Their goal is to set a new standard for sustainable construction. Sickla is considered a walkable city, with everything necessary only a 5-minute walk away.

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"The era of mega-cities should be over" says Helle Søholt

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Mega-projects such as The Line should be avoided in favour of improving urban design within existing cities, Gehl Architects CEO Helle Søholt says in this interview. In general, I think the era of the mega-cities should be over," she said of The Line, a 170-kilometre linear city being constructed in the Saudi Arabian desert. "In

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Norman Foster to launch UN sustainability declaration for architects

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The United Nations has written a set of "principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture" for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. Architects hold "key to a more sustainable future".

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Sultan Haitham City by SOM Oman’s first ever Smart City

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Sultan Haitham City is a new mixed-use smart city in Muscat, Oman, that provides a sustainable future for its residents, future generations and visitors through vibrant public space, high-quality and affordable housing, and smart urban mobility. million square meters.

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Sustainability and liveability claims of Saudi 170-kilometre city are "naive" say experts

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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.