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- This is what the world’s first floating city will look like
The world’s first prototype floating city that adapts to sea level rise has just been unveiled at UN headquarters in New York OCEANIX Busan, in South Korea, aims to provide breakthrough technology for coastal cities facing land shortages and the threat of climate change When built, the three interconnected platforms, totalling 15 5 acres, will provide homes for a community of 12,000 people
- Shaping cities to be inclusive, sustainable and resilient
Building resilient, equitable and sustainable cities of the future needs a new type of city leadership and urban management Urbanization will add 1 2 billion people to Asia and Pacific cities by 2050, putting more pressure on strained infrastructure and services Leaders who embrace good urban governance, collaboration and transformation can build green and safe cities of the future
- Cities are tackling urbanization challenges with bold regeneration
Through real-time city models known as digital twins and similar technologies, authorities can analyse the effects of future development, model a variety of scenarios nearly instantly, incorporate real-time information, and make the planning process more transparent Singapore has been a leader in this through its Virtual Singapore application
- This is how Tokyo plans to become a sustainable city of the future . . .
Tokyo plans to build a sustainable mini city in its bay area It’s hoped the high-tech project will provide a blueprint of what cities of the future should look like
- 5 ways to build resilient cities in the age of disruption
Resilient cities must plan for a range of future risks, including climate change and exponential population growth From sponge cities to repurposing housing, the construction sector is at the forefront of efforts to help cities meet these challenges Sustained and politically directed investment into resilience measures will also be vital
- 3 steps to build smart adaptive city of the future | World Economic Forum
A smart adaptive city can enhance society through innovation and digital transformation But in a world of continuous disruption, cities must focus on adaptability
- Asias megacities – and other urban transformation news | World . . .
Top city and urbanization stories: How Asia's megacities can build resilience; San Francisco innovators awarded; Why EVs don't always reduce CO2 emissions
- This is what the cities of the future could look like
From smart street lighting to buildings with integrated solar panels, the city of tomorrow will be built to maximize efficiency and sustainability
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