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Constructing Inequality: Unequal Development in North Jakarta
Driving in Teluk Naga, North Jakarta feels like shiratal al-mustaqim. A long, straight line full of bumpy roads, tidal water filling the hole, and...
More comfort, less carbon: Clearing hurdles to deep building renovation across Europe
To improve living conditions and reduce buildings’ environmental impact, EU-funded researchers are making deep renovations possible across Europe by securing financing, setting strict standards...
Jakarta and Nusantara Capital City as Twin Cities: Transforming Indonesia’s Future
Indonesia's ambitious plan to develop Nusantara Capital City as the new capital city alongside Jakarta represents a transformative vision for the country’s future. This...
Pivotal Role of Cities in Driving Global Growth and Stability
Business leaders and policy-makers gathered at the World Economic Forum's fourth annual Urban Transformation Summit on 21-23 October 2024 to address the increasingly critical...
Breathing space – smart parking policies improve city dwellers’ lives
EU-funded researchers have put in place smart parking set-ups that offer residents across Europe cleaner air, more greenery and space to play.
By Helen Massy-Beresford
When...
How cities can cut carbon emissions in construction
The World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation released a report today showcasing the best practices of pioneer cities that are effectively reducing carbon...
Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilience
A group of European urban areas bordering seas and rivers is paving the way for climate neutrality by 2030.
By Karen McHugh
In the medieval Belgian...
Home renovations for Europe’s low-income families get a boost
Upgrading social housing is a central part of EU projects to make city life healthier and happier.
By Gareth Willmer
In the northeastern Italian city of...
Difficulties behind the Construction of Green Buildings
Green buildings, sometimes referred to as sustainable or eco-friendly buildings, are planned and built with the intention of reducing their negative effects on the...
Could Jakartans become less car-dependent?
Back to “normal”, Jakarta Congestion worsens
As the nation's capital, Jakarta faces severe traffic problems. The congestion is even being normalized as part of the...