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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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What role do simulations play in the green design process, and in architectural careers?

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Speaking to Politco about the potential for the data-driven replica to aid Barcelona's urban development, the city’s Deputy Mayor noted: "We are in an emergency situation in which we no longer have time to make mistakes.

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Carlo Ratti proposes "world's largest urban solar farm" in Rome for World Expo 2030

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A large solar farm forms the centrepiece of Rome 's bid to host the World Expo in 2030, masterplanned by Carlo Ratti Associati with architect Italo Rota and urbanist Richard Burdett. Carlo Ratti, Italo Rota and Richard Burdett have designed Rome's bid for the World Expo 2030. The visuals are by CRA for Expo 2030 Roma.

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The World’s Largest Urban Solar Farmfor Expo 2030 in Rome by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati

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Expo 2030 Roma will take place in Tor Vergata, a vast area in the municipality of Rome that is home to the eponymous university – one of the leading academic hubs in Italy – as well as a densely inhabited residential district. The master plan aims to reverse that process through sustainable, long-term development.

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Tirana’s Radical Transformation: How Albania’s Capital is Defying Tradition and Rewriting Its Future

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Yet, Tirana is now defying these challenges, leading a new wave of urban development that is rewriting its future. It wasn’t until when the economy started to grow in the 2000s that Tirana’s leadership made urban development a key priority. So, how did this come about?

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The Future of Architecture: BioDiverCities and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

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In January 2022, the World Economic Forum issued the BiodiverCities by 2030 report with a key message: “Transforming Cities’ Relationship with Nature.” Emulating these principles in urban planning can create healthier, more resilient cities that balance growth with the well-being of their residents.

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Copenhagen addresses global warming with climate-resilient architecture

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The ambition is to set out a plan for how architecture can help to target the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Designed by WilkinsonEyre and Urban Agency, Lille Langebro is a bicycle bridge that opens to admit boats. COBE designed Karen Blixens Plads, a plaza that integrates parking for over 2,000 bikes.