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Big 5 Global and LiveableCitiesX: Premier Global Gathering for Urban Development and Construction Leaders

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Courtesy of DMG As global urbanization accelerates, the demand for forward-thinking urban development and construction strategies is more pressing than ever, with an estimated 80% of the world's population expected to live in cities by 2080—particularly in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

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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. However, urban densification has been associated with negative aspects such as health issues, pollution, and social problems. Low-carbon Material Solution - ECOPlanet.

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo is the 2023 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development laureate

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The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has today announced Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo as its selection for the 2023 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, one of the industry’s leading honors for community building and development worldwide.

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The Impact of Sustainable Living on Urban Development

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Infrastructure, transportation, and population growth have dominated urban development. Sustainable living practices steer urban design and development in new, eco-friendly directions. Sustainable living in cities improves city life and protects the environment. Solar energy has become more popular.

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Adaptive Reuse as a Strategy for Sustainable Urban Development and Regeneration

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Image © Simon Menges “New ideas must use old buildings,” said Jane Jacobs in her seminal book The Death and Life of Great American Cities , championing the reuse of existing building stock as a means to catalyze positive change and foster diverse urban environments. Elbphilharmonie Hamburg by Herzog & de Meuron. Read more »

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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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The Opera Park opens in Copenhagen, providing a green oasis amidst a bustling urban development

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Situated between The Royal Danish Opera and Paper Island, The Opera Park offers a green escape from the bustling life of the city. The post The Opera Park opens in Copenhagen, providing a green oasis amidst a bustling urban development appeared first on Åvontuura.