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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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World Architecture Day 2024 theme encourages young architects to drive forward-thinking, sustainable urban development

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Held annually on the first Monday of October since its creation in 1985, the day occurs parallel to the United Nations ’ World Habitat Day, aligning the architecture community’s efforts with global urban development goals.

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C.F. Møller Architects Wins Urban Development Competition to Reimagine Luna District in Södertälje, Sweden

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Møller Architects has just been declared the winner of the urban competition to develop the Luna District in Södertälje , Sweden. Their proposal, “The Sky is Our Roof” outlines the transformation of the Luna District, known as Lunagallerian, representing one of the most extensive urban development projects in Södertälje’s history.

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Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris, Wins the 2023 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development

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Image © William Perugini via Shutterstock Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has been awarded the 2023 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development , one of the most respected honors in global land use and community development. Paris, France.

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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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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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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. The role of renewable energy Renewable energy mostly facilitates sustainable urban development.