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The Smart City Movement Spreads to Africa and the Middle East

The Smart City Movement Spreads to Africa and the Middle East

The smart city movement has been steadily gaining traction over the past few years, with major cities like Toronto and Singapore making digitalization a major part of city life.   This trend has now extended to Africa and the Middle East, showing significant...

Rising from the Asphalt: Stockholm’s Visionary Timber Neighborhood

Rising from the Asphalt: Stockholm’s Visionary Timber Neighborhood

Nestled in the southern outskirts of Stockholm, Sickla boasts a sprawling parking lot, equivalent to five soccer fields. But if Annica Ånäs, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg AB, has her way, this vast space is on borrowed time. She envisions a transformation from an unsightly...

New York City’s Broadway Vision: A Shift in Urban Design 

New York City’s Broadway Vision: A Shift in Urban Design 

New York City’s iconic Broadway strip is undergoing a renovation. Recently, Mayor Eric Adams revealed the city’s ambitious "Broadway Vision" project, a plan to infuse this age-old corridor with modern features like bike lanes, pedestrian-friendly plazas, and...

This Is How Paris Is Adapting Its Urban Landscape for Climate Change

This Is How Paris Is Adapting Its Urban Landscape for Climate Change

As the world faces rising temperatures and extreme weather events, cities are reevaluating their urban planning strategies to build resilience and adaptability. In Paris, a paradigm shift is underway, one that places climate-conscious tree planting and green spaces at...