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Vertical Meadows: How Façades Can Cool Cities and Boost Biodiversity
Nature in cities can climb walls, wrap around windows, and even spill from rooftops. Do green façades hold their promises ...
Hefei’s Three-Ring Strategy: A Blueprint for Flood-Resilient Urban Growth
Lile Mo on how the Chinese city of Hefei transformed flooding and sprawl into opportunities through strategic zoning and ancient ...
If A River Could Speak…
How listening to rivers can deepen empathy and turn residents into nature guardians ...
Urban Swimming: Reclaiming Our Rivers
Urban swimming is more than a fun dip in summer - it’s a movement to repair our relationship with nature, ...
Introducing the Urban Solutions Journalism Academy: Learn to Tell Better Stories About Cities
Cities are full of stories. Let’s learn how to tell them better - together ...
Happy City: Promoting Wellbeing in Urban Environments
Together with happiness expert Aliénor Salmon, I explore the recipe for a Happy City ...