Friday Fun: The futuristic, sustainable cities inspired by arcology

An article by Carrie Dellesky, The City Fix. By 2050, the world’s population is estimated to grow to 9.6 billion, with 66% living in cities. How can we accommodate urbanization while avoiding costly urban sprawl that can lead to unequal access to transport and increased greenhouse gas emissions? The efficient, dense, self-contained cities of arcology are Read on…

Stakeholders need platform to create eco-cities

An article by Leo Kasim, The Brunei Times. BRUNEI needs a government-led platform that brings builders, planners and financiers together if the country aims to build ‘eco-cities’, a Singapore-based environmental consultant said yesterday. According to Vinod Kesava, executive director and chief operating officer of environmental consultancy firm The GreenAsia Group, the Sultanate needs a venue Read on…

Sustainable development needed for Bali

An article by Luh De Suriyani, Bali Daily. Bali must develop a comprehensive environmental assessment study to allow for sustainable development programs on the already crowded island. In a discussion organized by For- BALI on Saturday, a number of activists and academics shared their thoughts on suitable development in Bali that would preserve the island’s Read on…

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