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World Cities Day 2024: Transforming Urban Futures Through Preservation, Innovation, and Resilience

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La Rambla pedestrian street in Barcelona city. Image © Noppasin Wongchum via Shutterstock In honor of World Cities Day, which concludes Urban October, this year's theme, "Youth Leading Climate and Local Action for Cities," reflects a growing momentum for sustainable urban solutions championed by local communities and progressive policies.

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Navigating 2024: European Cities Tackle Urban Cooling, Congestion, and Connection

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via Shutterstock | Alexandre.ROSA | Rotterdam As we begin 2024, European cities present various urban development markers that are setting the path for the new year. In these diverse urban fabrics, European cities are demonstrating a commitment to defining challenges and working towards shaping a climate-conscious future.

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COP29 Highlights: Key Takeaways for Cities and the Built Environment

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Image © Farid Khayrulin The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) took place in Baku , Azerbaijan , from November 10 to November 24, 2024, amid a backdrop of escalating climate challenges. The outcomes of COP29 directly affect urban planning, architecture, and sustainability efforts. Read more »

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San Diego City Guide: 12 Projects to Explore in the 2024 World Design Capital

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For this reason, the city was chosen as one half of the World Design Capital 2024, alongside its cross-border counterpart, Tijuana , celebrating the intercultural collaborations and influences of the two cities.

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Tijuana City Guide: 9 Projects to Explore in the 2024 World Design Capital

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Mexico border is a region of vast historical, cultural, and economic significance, where cities of fundamental importance to North America have emerged. Tijuana —located in northeastern Mexico—, is one of these cities. Historically, the city has been a melting pot of nuances reflected in its urban landscape. Read more »

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The 2024 Largest Cities in the World by Population

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Image © Luwei Teng More than half of the world's population resides in urban areas, with over 4 billion people depending on cities as their main environment. The growth of world cities is part of this equation as an important measure for understanding global population trends. Read more »

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Milan Design Week 2024: Discover our Comprehensive Fair and City Guides

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Image © Paolo Rosselli Make the most of Milano with our curated fair and city guides – put together by our expert team of architects and designers to make sure you know exactly what to see and where to go. As Designboom , Architonic , and ArchDaily , our core vision is to inspire, connect and empower. Read more »

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