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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. Read more »

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Architecture Collaborations: What are Public-Private-Partnerships?

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These partnerships bring together the strengths of both the public sector, represented by governments or municipalities, and the private sector, combining their resources , expertise, and investment power.

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Yancheng East Lake Xinyu Commercial by Lacime Architects

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This project is located in the Urban Sports Park and along the canal in the Eastern Development Zone of Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province. Surrounded by government offices, residential areas, reception hotels, and other facilities, it represents a typical new urban development zone in China.

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Wooden World: How Helsinki Became a Leader in Architecture’s Timber Revolution

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Yet amidst all the urban development, Helsinki remains deeply connected to nature. The Finnish government has long been committed to environmental stewardship, social equality and technological advancement. Building codes have been updated to accommodate taller wooden structures.

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Kongjian Yu? wins the 2023 Oberlander Prize for achievements in landscape architecture

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Its rise in influence peaked in 2014 when it became a part of the government's official urban development policy, and it is currently projected to impact more than 80% of all mid- to large-sized cities in the country by the end of the decade.

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Top-Down and Bottom-Up Urban Planning: A Synergetic Approach

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Urban development is marked by a dichotomy - the contrast between top-down planning strategies led by influential entities and governing bodies, and the bottom-up initiatives driven by local communities. Across the world, many African and Asian cities simultaneously existed without clear visual manifestation.

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BVN tops Sydney's brutalist Sirius building with copper-pod extensions

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Revitalising built infrastructure, instead of resorting to demolition, is crucial for sustainable urban development," said Rossington. "By A communal area called Phillip Room was restored According to the studio, the retrofit is an example of how architects could look to revitalise existing buildings rather than demolish them.

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