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NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces $7.25 million federal grant to expand greenway network in underserved communities

Archinect

Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant. The grant application was prepared by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), the New York City Parks Department (NYC Parks) , and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC).

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Norman Foster to launch UN sustainability declaration for architects

Deezen

The United Nations has written a set of "principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture" for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. In a way, it's a condensation of the Sustainable Development Goals , which were also developed by the United Nations.".

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European Commission prioritises cyclists and pedestrians in cities for "first time in history"

Deezen

If passed, the Efficient and Green Mobility package would require the 424 largest cities in the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) to hash out sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs) centred on these kinds of "active mobility" modes by 2025. Read: COBE's undulating public square in Copenhagen contains parking for 2,000 bikes.

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Sustainable Architecture: How Green Building Practices are Reshaping the Industry

DesignRulz

In the fast-paced architecture world, wherein buildings rise and cities expand rapidly, enforcing sustainable practices must be prioritized. However, a sustainable building goes beyond bricks and mortar. Architects are pivotal in executing these sustainable routines, affecting how buildings are designed, built, and utilized.

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Ede-Wageningen Train Station (Mecanoo and Royal HaskoningDHV) by Mecanoo

Archinect

The new station design would provide expanded services, functionality and safety for passengers, and sustainability in design. It boasts visual simplicity and sophistication, uniformly connecting the various quadrants of the transport hub, ensuring orientation from all sides.

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American Housing Month – June 2023 Is Here!!!

Aric Gitomer Architect

According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition , over 7 million extremely low-income households in the US spend more than half of their income on housing, leaving little for other basic needs like food, healthcare, and transportation. Many homes in the US were built decades ago and are in need of repairs or renovations.

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Dubai to be transformed into pedestrian-friendly city with two-kilometre elevated walkway

Deezen

Aiming to transform Dubai into a pedestrian-friendly city by 2040, the masterplan will include a network of continuous paths designed to prioritise accessibility, safety and comfortable walking experiences. This vision will position Dubai as one of the world's healthiest and most sustainable cities."