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Secondary cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have an opportunity to avoid gridlocked growth patterns and to integrate sustainable energy and transport solutions.
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The Republic of Korea improved road safety for children through strict implementation of policies related to engineering, education, and enforcement.
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Keeping a city safe from flood and waterborne diseases requires a holistic approach to water resources management.
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Seoul conducted stabilization work to cover the garbage, and restored Nanjido into a nature sanctuary now enjoyed by millions of visitors.
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The Republic of Korea is testing drone technology in a variety of applications, including construction, agriculture, health care, and law enforcement.
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Seoul’s Transport Operation and Information Service (TOPIS) is an integrated data hub for smart city management.
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In Ulaanbaatar, an integrated approach to urban planning has helped connect isolated ger districts to basic services.
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Development fees placed on buildings were used to improve pedestrian mobility through elevated walkways in the Makati central business district.
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The idea behind shared responsibility mortgage is to link the principal balance and interest payments to a house price index.
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Seoul established a quasi-public bus system, restructured routes, created median lanes, built transfer centers, and integrated its fare system to improve service.
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A livelihood project sets up night markets in border towns of the Greater Mekong Subregion and provides microfinance support to vendors.
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In Seoul, 90% of landfill-bound wastes were instead used to produce energy enough to heat 518,000 households.
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A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
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Replacing dispersed coal burning with centralized district heating can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
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Close cooperation between civil groups and authorities is needed to make the streets more walkable and safe for pedestrians.