Urban Planning

In the sprawling metropolises of the developing world, a silent revolution is underway, driven by international urban agendas that promise sustainable, integrated urban development. At the heart of this transformation is the New Urban Agenda (NUA), a

In the heart of Portugal, a quiet revolution is brewing, one that could reshape how cities around the world think about food, energy, and urban planning. Teresa Marat-Mendes, a researcher affiliated with an unknown institution, has been delving into

In the face of escalating climate crises, traditional sustainable development strategies are proving insufficient. A new approach is emerging, one that could redefine urban planning and have significant implications for the energy sector. Duncan Crow

In the rapidly evolving landscape of smart cities, a groundbreaking study is shedding light on an often-overlooked aspect of urban planning: neurodiversity. Published in the journal ‘Cidades, Comunidades e Território’ (Cities, Communities and Territo

In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development, the role of the urban planner is undergoing a profound transformation. As cities grapple with the complexities of sustainability, infrastructure, and social dynamics, a recent study sheds light on

Nestled in the Himalayan mountains, Shimla, a Smart City in India, is grappling with a modern-day plague: traffic congestion. As the city rapidly urbanizes, the gridlock is not just a nuisance but a significant socio-economic burden, impacting everyt

In the heart of Beijing, a groundbreaking approach to urban landscape design is emerging, one that could revolutionize how we plan and build our cities. Led by Huizi Kong from the School of Landscape Architecture at Beijing Forestry University, this

In the heart of China’s urban landscapes, a green revolution is underway, one that promises to reshape not just the physical environment, but the very social fabric of communities. At the forefront of this transformation is Lin Ye, a researcher from

In the heart of bustling cities, a silent revolution is brewing. Urban green spaces, long cherished for their aesthetic and ecological benefits, are now poised to become powerhouses of renewable energy. This shift, driven by the urgent need for carbo

In the heart of Xi’an, a city that has seen rapid urban growth, a groundbreaking study is reshaping our understanding of how to combat the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Led by Weiying Kong from the College of Landscape Architecture at Northeast For