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June 5, 2025

Seeing is Believing: AR/VR for Faster Urban Design Approvals

This guide reveals how AR/VR visualization transforms urban design approvals through immersive stakeholder engagement and real-time collaboration.

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June 5, 2025

Circular Economy Principles in Urban Planning & Design: Building Resource-Efficient and Regenerative Cities

This Smart Planning and Design article explores circular economy principles in urban planning. Learn how we help Australian cities design for closed-loop material flows, adaptive reuse, integrated resource cycles, and local production to build resource-efficient, regenerative, and sustainable urban environments.

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June 4, 2025

Urban Regeneration through Digital Placemaking: Enhancing City Identity and Engagement with Smart Technologies

This Smart Planning and Design article explores urban regeneration through digital placemaking. Learn how integrating interactive installations, dynamic lighting, AR, and data-driven art revitalizes spaces, fosters unique city identities, and enhances citizen engagement, creating vibrant, culturally rich public realms.

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June 3, 2025

Edge Computing Solves Urban Gridlock with Real-Time Traffic Control

This article explores how edge computing enables real-time traffic optimization to solve urban gridlock, reduce emissions, and support future mobility.

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June 3, 2025

Planning for Age-Friendly Cities: Designing Inclusive Urban Environments for All Generations

This Smart Planning and Design article explores age-friendly city planning. Learn how inclusive urban design strategies—covering public spaces, transport, housing, and social infrastructure—create accessible and engaging environments for all generations, fostering intergenerational cohesion and enhancing quality of life.

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