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Urban planners solicit ideas and solutions from the public in refining Singapore’s master plan.
Effective resettlement begins with keeping people at the heart of planning and decision-making.
Eco-friendly buses in Tashkent are boosting gender equality, cutting pollution, and modernizing urban transport.
A project in Mongolia mobilized ger youth to take an active role in community development.
A startup offers a closed-loop solution for the large volumes of plastic waste generated by the construction and buildings sector.
Cities can use AI and satellite imagery for rapid data collection to prevent illegal structures and ensure sustainable urban planning.
In Thailand, subsidies, housing grants, educational programs and the leveraging of economies of scale are being used to benefit poor urban dwellers.
Asia’s cities need innovative solutions to manage increasing volumes of waste.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.