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Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga, is transforming into a resilient, disaster-ready urban center designed to withstand the impacts of climate change.
The rise of megacities in the Republic of Korea requires management methods that align city-level development with metropolitan planning.
Among the lessons: Make inclusive investments in education, sanitation, and health in order to avoid enclaves of rich and poor.
A project in Georgia shows how cities can take practical steps to improve inclusive mobility and access to transport services.
Cities can use AI and satellite imagery for rapid data collection to prevent illegal structures and ensure sustainable urban planning.
Project interventions evolved to create a virtuous cycle in water services, using performance-based contracts, participatory planning, behavioral change campaigns, and institutional reforms.
An integrated, green, and people-centric urban development strategy can help make cities inclusive and sustainable.
This nature-based solution can help cities become more livable, reduce the risk of flooding, and transform urban spaces into vibrant centers for the community.
Empowered women in Bangladesh are taking the lead in bringing much needed urban improvements.
A web-based platform using satellite data and climate scenarios helps urban planners build resilient and livable cities.