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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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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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In Seoul, 90% of landfill-bound wastes were instead used to produce energy enough to heat 518,000 households.
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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.
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Using a new cement compound that applies nanoparticles can extend the service life of structures to 200 years or more.
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In the Republic of Korea, modular homes assembled like LEGO units are being developed as a response to the growing need for small to mid-size housing.
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Integrating renewable energy features with architecture can help property developers save a lot of money over time.
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In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
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A multitude of positive gender impacts are possible through small infrastructure investments.
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Empowered women in Bangladesh are taking the lead in bringing much needed urban improvements.