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11
May

Why Farmers are Embracing Social Media

Categories: Digital, Social Media and Web 2.0, UK
Comments: 1
by Forum for the Future
Farmers all over the world are turning to social media, reducing rural isolation and connecting with new customers in the process. Read more
10
May

Three of the Best Examples of Urban Architecture in China

Categories: Asia and the Pacific, Buildings, Non-residential, Residential
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by Joe Peach
Chinese cities are growing at an incredible pace. Yet as the country urbanises, some ambitious architectural projects are emerging, expertly bridging traditional Chinese culture with modern design features. Read more
09
May

My Life in the Amazon Rainforest (and Why I Came Back to the City)

Categories: Community, Latin America, People
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Comments: 30
by Sarah Begum
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'Natural jungles have been replaced by urban jungles and futurism is taking over mother earth', says filmmaker Sarah Begum. Yet she still returned from her life in the Amazon to the urban existence she fears - here's why. Read more
06
May

Creative Use of Empty Buildings in Cities – Part 2

Categories: Arts and Culture, People, UK
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by Joe Peach
The economic downturn has left cities all over the world littered with unused buildings. Seeing this as an opportunity for innovation, Specs Gallery have converted 9,000 square feet of former office space into an exhibition venue. Read more
03
May

Earth 2.0 – Creating a Sustainable Future for the Planet

Categories: Digital, Social Media and Web 2.0
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by Joe Peach
How can we create an eco-friendly future for our densely populated planet? Four of the built environment's finest practitioners got together last week to discuss that very subject at the world premier of Earth 2.0. Read more
02
May

2025 – the Future of Mobility and our Cities

Categories: Cars and Roads, Transport
Comments: 4
by Forum for the Future
Transportation is key to the development of a low carbon future, with these six areas critical for the creation of more sustainable urban mobility systems. Read more
27
Apr

Hollywood Dreamin’ – Decking LA’s Highway 101

Categories: Placemaking, Planning, USA and Canada
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by Claudia Huerta
LA’s reputation as the quintessential car city leads many to think of it as ‘park poor’. But with plans to create Hollywood's own Central Park along the top of Highway 101, that could soon change. Read more
26
Apr

How Bike Lanes can Boost the Economy

Categories: Asia and the Pacific, Bikes, Transport
Tags: boost the economy, cc
Comments: 3
by Rachel Smith
Research suggests that having a bikeway right outside your front door is good for both your health and the value of your house. So should we use economics to support the case for more safe and separated bikeways in our cities? Read more
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