From Wasteland to Wonderland: Green Spaces Transformation of Curitiba, Brazil
Curitiba, southern Brazil’s largest city, transformed from a neglected wasteland to a model of urban sustainability starting in the 1960s.
5 Outstanding Examples of Urban Regeneration in the Mediterranean Basin
Urban regeneration pursues three goals: revitalizing communities, reducing inequalities, and enhancing environmental sustainability.
Burden of Buildings: How New York is Sinking Under its Own Weight
New York’s built environment is sinking the city – according to a research published last year by the US Geological Survey.
Futuristic Cities to Change the World: Saviors of Civilization or Impossible Utopias?
Are new megacities a viable solution? They are envisioned as eco-sustainable, smart, and technologically advanced cities, self-sufficient safe communities, equipped with all essential services—and even some luxuries. However, while renderings show promise, the actual construction and sustainability of these hyper-ambitious projects are significantly more complex.
6 Ways Urban Oases Can Improve Our Cities
An urban oasis is a nature-based solution designed to make cities cooler, cleaner, and more manageable in the face of climate change.
Transforming Urban Landscapes: Unlocking the Potential of Parking Facilities
“Whoever said life was about the journey and not the destination never had to look for a place to park,” writes journalist Henry Grabar, in his book Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World. “Every trip must begin and end with a parking space, and in no uncertain terms. We expect parking to be immediately available, […]
