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May 5, 2025

Designing Climate-Resilient Public Spaces: Adapting Urban Areas to Extreme Weather

This Smart Planning and Design article examines designing climate-resilient public spaces. Learn how urban planning adapts areas to extreme weather like heat and flooding using strategies like green/blue infrastructure and resilient materials. Discover how thoughtful design creates functional, safe, and vibrant urban realms, enhancing city resilience for a changing climate.

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May 2, 2025

Why Modular Housing is the Future of Affordable Urban Development

This article explores why modular housing is critical for affordable, sustainable urban growth, featuring case studies and policy strategies for cities.

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May 1, 2025

Planning for Myco-Urbanism: Cultivating Edible Fungi in Urban Green Spaces

This Smart Planning and Design article explores Myco-Urbanism: planning and designing for cultivating edible fungi in urban green spaces. Learn its ecological benefits, potential for hyper-local food, and educational value. The article discusses unique planning and design considerations, safety challenges, and policy needs for this niche approach to cultivating resilient urban ecosystems.

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May 1, 2025

Predicting Disasters Before They Strike: AI Solutions for Flood and Fire Risks

This article explores AI-driven tools for predicting floods and wildfires, offering strategies to build resilient, disaster-ready urban ecosystems.

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April 30, 2025

Rooftop Gardens in Cities: Designing Policies to Boost Urban Agriculture

This article explores actionable policy frameworks cities can adopt to transform rooftops into productive agricultural spaces, with global case studies and strategies.

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