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Five Global Placemaking Projects to Watch

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Five Global Placemaking Projects to Watch

Urban regeneration in city centres is happening around the globe at pace; developers are looking to cultural, community and sustainable touchpoints...
Design : Sustainability : Society
World's largest construction project in wood to begin in Stockholm by 2025

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World's largest construction project in wood to begin in Stockholm by 2025

Sustainable urban development firm Atrium Ljungberg has announced Stockholm Wood City as its latest conscious venture.
Architecture : Design : Sustainability
Stat: Median income New Yorkers can barely afford market-rate rentals

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Stat: Median income New Yorkers can barely afford market-rate rentals

Rents across New York have reached historic highs, making them unaffordable for most city residents.
Rental Market : Renting : New York
Students in Riga use Minecraft to learn urban planning

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Students in Riga use Minecraft to learn urban planning

Educators in Riga, Latvia, have turned to the virtual world of Minecraft to involve young people in urban planning.
Technology : Youth : Society
Snøhetta builds urban farm for residential calm in Hong Kong

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Snøhetta builds urban farm for residential calm in Hong Kong

Pavilia Farm is a newly built urban farm in a residential development intended to be a serene sanctuary in the bustling city.
Sustainability : Design : Architecture
MVRDV redesigns water network in a Taiwanese town

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MVRDV redesigns water network in a Taiwanese town

A Taiwanese town will have its waterway network entirely redesigned in a system promoting deeper connections between citizens and nature.
Sustainability : Design : Architecture
European cities are given a colourful makeover

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European cities are given a colourful makeover

The Asphalt Art Initiative is partnering with cities across Europe to help improve community safety.
Society : Architecture : Art
Insect hotel unveiled at Helsinki Design Week

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Insect hotel unveiled at Helsinki Design Week

Aiming to provide shelter for pollinators, an ‘insect hotel’ has been inaugurated as part of Helsinki Design Week.
Architecture : Sustainability : Design
An Amsterdam skyscraper built with community in mind

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An Amsterdam skyscraper built with community in mind

The Valley, a geology-inspired, plant-covered high-rise development wins the world’s best new skyscraper by the Emporis Awards.
Workplace : Architecture : Sustainability
This ethical housing project re-imagines urban living

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This ethical housing project re-imagines urban living

Moving to the suburbs has long been the only realistic option for young families searching for a place with more space.
Design : Architecture : Society
A New Definition of Beauty lies in Sustainable Materials

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A New Definition of Beauty lies in Sustainable Materials

Mario Cucinella, curator of the Design With Nature exhibition at Milan Design Week, on why sustainable materials are key to the future of our cities.
Design : Architecture : Sustainability
Lego’s play installation celebrates children’s imaginations

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Lego’s play installation celebrates children’s imaginations

The toy manufacturer is partnering with artist Hebru Brantley to create an immersive play space in the heart of West Harlem, inspired by the creati...
Society : Design : Youth
An airport renovation breaks environmental records

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An airport renovation breaks environmental records

A redevelopment of Tegel Airport in Berlin, which closed in 2020, shows how one of the most polluting sectors can transform into one of the most e...
Architecture : Society : Sustainability
A park in Bangkok that helps purify waste water

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A park in Bangkok that helps purify waste water

A new park in the heart of Bangkok is bringing much-needed green space to the Thai capital.
Sustainability : Society : Architecture
MDW: Mario Cucinella examines alt materials for city construction

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MDW: Mario Cucinella examines alt materials for city construction

Designing with nature in mind is a key topic at this year’s Salone Del Mobile Milano 2022.
Society : Design : Architecture
Stat: Public art can alleviate traffic accidents

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Stat: Public art can alleviate traffic accidents

In addition to improving the appearance of urban spaces, new research from Bloomberg Philanthropies reveals that public art serves a functional pur...
Stat : Stats : Statistic
Well-frastructure finds a home in shopping malls

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Well-frastructure finds a home in shopping malls

To meet the needs of the post-pandemic health landscape, sprawling suburban malls are being converted into medical facilities.
Health & Wellness : Retail : Repurposed Malls
Social housing raises the bar of sustainable design

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Social housing raises the bar of sustainable design

The Ken Soble Tower in Ontario, Canada, is the world’s tallest residential building to achieve Passivhaus status, the leading international design ...
Architecture : Sustainability : Society
European city is confronting sound pollution

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European city is confronting sound pollution

Known as one of Europe's noisiest cities, Paris is introducing a noise radar as part of its plan to fine users of loud motorcycles and other vehicles.
Mobility : Health & Wellness : Architecture
A music museum interwoven with trees

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A music museum interwoven with trees

Nestled among the trees of City Park in Hungary, the House of Music is a museum and concert hall that celebrates the union between nature and sound.
Architecture : Equilibrium Cities : Nat-core Cities
Brighton prioritises bee welfare in new buildings

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Brighton prioritises bee welfare in new buildings

In a bid to bolster its environmental efforts, the city of Brighton and Hove is introducing a planning law that requires new buildings to include ...
Equilibrium Cities : Bees : Green Infrastructures
How STH BNK is nurturing retail’s Eco-venient future

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How STH BNK is nurturing retail’s Eco-venient future

It’s time for landlords to embrace experimentation, flexibility and transparency, says David Monaghan, general manager of commercial and culture at...
Retail : Sustainability : Health & Wellness
Paris ditches the stadium for an accessible Olympic ceremony

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Paris ditches the stadium for an accessible Olympic ceremony

The French capital is planning to open the 2024 Olympic ceremony with a 6km parade of athletes in boats along the River Seine.
Architecture : Design : Media And Entertainment
Qatar’s flexible stadium is a nod to sustainable sports futures

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Qatar’s flexible stadium is a nod to sustainable sports futures

Responding to the commonly unsustainable nature of large sporting venues, Qatar has unveiled a demountable stadium ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup.
Architecture : Sustainability : Modular Design
Stat: Britain is not ready for the EV revolution

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Stat: Britain is not ready for the EV revolution

With the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) set to rise in the coming years, there is a growing need for more charging points across Britain.
Stat : Statistic : Stats
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