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Road to nowhere: why the suburban cul-de-sac is an urban planning dead end

The cul-de-sac is a suburban trap. It’s virtually useless as a road, doesn’t support public transport, cycling or walking, and doesn’t work well as a play or gathering place. Its literal translation from the French is “bottom of a sack” – which sounds a lot less glamorous, you’ll agree.

The Conversation

Ghana digitised its address system: its failure offers lessons to other African countries creating smart cities

Smart urbanism is about using digital technologies to address urban problems. Across the continent, digital technologies and smart initiatives have been applied in myriad ways, including crime control, urban planning and traffic management.

The Conversation

Urban planning is now on the front line of the climate crisis. This is what it means for our cities and towns

International climate talks in Egypt known as COP27 are into their second week. Thursday is Solutions Day at the summit. Recognising that urban planning is now a front-line response to climate change, discussions will focus on sustainable cities and transport, green buildings and resilient infrastructure.

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The challenge for 'chauffeur mums': navigating a city that wasn't planned for women

Chauffeur mums are a well-known Australian phenomenon. A lack of convenient transport options coupled with gendered roles has made many suburban women (and their children) car-dependent, whether they like it or not. And, more often than not, the demands of household chores and child rearing fall more heavily on women.

The Conversation

THE LINE Exhibition Comes to Riyadh to Showcase Revolutionary Designs

NEOM has announced the launch of THE LINE Experience, the third edition of the exhibition that will showcase NEOM’s futuristic city’s innovative urban designs in the Kingdom’s capital. Set to be hosted at the Diriyah Biennale Foundation for Contemporary Art at Diriyah’s JAX district, the exhibition will welcome guests over…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Newcastle student died from 'effects of alcohol and ketamine' on first night at university, inquest told

Jeni Larmour died aged just 18 after arriving in the city where she was due to study urban planning and architecture at Newcastle University

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Urban planning given a raw deal, says high-level committee head

‘Haphazard planning has led to a situation where there are few public spaces, walkways, and footpaths’

The Hindu

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Calamity-prone — urban India’s worrying storyline

To treat the Bengaluru floods as an isolated case would be an urban planning mistake as every key city is in need of a comprehensive climate action plan

The Hindu

Government picks Endacott for Greater Cities Commission

The NSW government has named Newcastle economic development and urban planning consultant Matt Endacott as its Lower Hunter representative on the Greater Cities Commission.

Newcastle Herald

Heatwave in Paris exposes city's lack of trees

As a third heatwave baked France this week, the heat radiating off the asphalt outside the Garnier Opera house in Paris hit 56 degrees Celsius on urban planning expert Tangui Le Dantec's thermometer. Shade was non-existent with barely a tree in sight.

Reuters

Citing blogs in academic publications: lessons from urban planning in COVID

Blogs are a double-edged sword. These online essays can be produced by anyone with access to a computer and the internet. The writers could be well-informed experts with valuable insights to share, or official government agencies. Some bloggers are outstanding academic authors who have published their work in accessible databases,…

The Conversation

Parallel parks: strategic green spaces can cool cities

Green spaces are not the answer to overheated cities by themselves. Careful urban planning needs to consider their strategic placement.

360info

2 reservoirs will pave way for 24X7 water supply in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Manimajra will soon have two underground water reservoirs (UGRs) for which the urban planning department of Chandigarh administration has approved land. Both UGRs are crucial components of the 24X7 water supply pilot project which is going on in Manimajra at an approximate cost of Rs 160 crore.

The Times of India

Greening the city to prevent mental illness

Trees, grass and greenery lower the risk of mental health problems. It’s a lesson city planners need to learn.

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Rwanda: Tackling the challenge of overpopulation

Africa's demographic growth is having a considerable impact on the continent's capital cities. Kigali, for example, is set to double its population by 2050. In one of the most densely populated areas in the world, authorities are trying to organise this growth in terms of urban planning and economics. Rwanda,…

The Conversation

New forms of urban planning are emerging in Africa

Rapid urban growth and an increasing number of climate change related disasters, such as the recent floods in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, have put the importance of sound urban planning in Africa in the spotlight.

The Conversation

Green policies are in place for South Africa's major port city: but a key piece is missing

The floods of April 2022 in the South African city of Durban (eThekwini municipality) placed the spotlight on the management of urban areas and their vulnerability to natural disasters. That homes had been built close to rivers and on floodplains indicates a shortfall in urban planning.

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