All Cities articles – Page 10
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CommentGetting it right in Brazil
This housing scheme in São Paulo demonstrates how sustainable, community-friendly development can be achieved
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NewsAdjaye's Hackney fashion hub wins planning
Architect David Adjaye’s plans for a £100m fashion retail hub in east London have been given the green light by Hackney council
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NewsNew York launches 'wired city' plan
Mayor Bloomberg unveils plans for new certification system to rate the broadband connectivity of office buildings across the City
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NewsGreen light for South Bank tower cluster
Carlyle Group and PLP’s plans for cluster of nine buildings approved by Southwark Council
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NewsChina to invest in £650m Manchester airport development
China’s biggest bank will invest in the £650m Manchester Airport City project
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CommentA tale of two tunnels
Why aren’t greener alternatives to the £4.2bn Thames Tideway Tunnel being considered?
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CommentZen and the Art of Building Regulations
Codes and ratings should be voluntary as we will default to mediocrity if we try to legislate for excellence
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NewsRegeneration blueprint aims to tackle 'two speed' Britain
Joint report by CBI and EC Harris makes number of recommendations to regenerate the UK’s regional cities
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CommentOur cities are posing real energy challenges
First world economies expect uninterrupted power - of course. But the drive to renewable energy means this cannot be taken for granted
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NewsManchester eyes huge public building retrofit programme
Greater Manchester Authority contemplates initiative based around London’s Re:Fit scheme
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CommentIs there a business case for green buildings?
The industry needs to create a competitive supply chain capable of delivering high standards of sustainability, writes Shaun McCarthy
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CommentCapital cities with potential
There are two cities sandwiched between Europe and Asia that I think have real opportunities for urban development
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FeaturesThe Iceberg, Denmark: Jagged edge
The Iceberg - a residential scheme that owes its dramatic profile to the unceasing Scandinavian quest for light
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CommentCities pose real challenges for a sustainable future
With more and more of the global population living in cities, Peter Head explores the practical steps necessary to ensure a sustainable future
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NewsUK cities shunned by global green award
UK cities have missed out on a global award that recognises the efforts cities are making to improve their sustainability and tackle climate change
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CommentBenefits beyond climate action
Encouraging people to cycle or walk in cities will not only help the environment but improve health, air quality and help the economy
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CommentThe property crash did wonders for women
As in wartime, crises allow women to rise to top roles – and excel there
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CommentLondon 2012: What did the industry really learn about sustainability?
The major contractors and the major projects are setting high standards, the problem is with those working on a smaller scale